Assistant Accountant Research
- Australia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full time
- Continuing
- Campus Independent
- Career progression and support
- Under broad direction, undertake finance activities such as the timely and accurate preparation of:
- Periodical and ad-hoc financial reports.
- Raising of invoices
- Budget and forecast reporting and analysis.
- Revenue and expense data collection; analysis and compliance checks.
- Existing finance systems maintenance and testing.
- New finance system and business process design and testing.
- Provide training to our stakeholders on existing system
- Journals, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare and support in the preparation of acquittals to external granting agencies within specified deadlines in order to meet requirements of funding agreements.
- Support in the completion of the financial data table and analysis of the Higher Ed research data collection of (HERDC/NHMRC/ARC).
- Work collaboratively with members of the Budgets, Reporting and Business Support group and provide cross functional team support.
- Degree or equivalent with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
- High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
- Proven analytical and problem solving capability.
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
- Cover letter
- An up to date resume;
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.Advertised:31/8/2025Closing Date:14/9/2025