Finance Assistant

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: No

Description

We’re looking for a detail‑focused Finance Assistant to join our Transaction Accounting team at Head Office. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while supporting critical business operations.

What you’ll be doing:

As a key member of the Transaction Accounting team, you’ll support end‑to‑end Accounts Payable activities and assist the wider Business Management function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes with accuracy and timeliness
• PO, GRIR and invoice matching (local and overseas), including investigating discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries and supporting weekly payment runs
• Completing creditor reconciliations and assisting with month‑end activities
• Working closely with internal teams to support smooth financial operations

About you:

You’re organised, proactive and enjoy working as part of a team. You bring:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance*
• A certificate or diploma in accounting (or working towards a degree)
• Previous exposure to Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Experience with accounting systems (SAP S/4Hana is highly regarded)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines and volumes
• Confidence using MS Excel, Outlook and Word
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, “can‑do” mindset

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.  

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training 
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave 
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave 
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program 
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Recognition Program

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact hayley.bincalar@au.ngc.com

*As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification