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Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

  • 561282
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Feb 5 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary package: $79,314 - $85,809 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

The Australian National University, one of the World's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service focused finance professional, to work within Finance and Business Services. Located within the Shared Services Division, Shared Services (Finance) provides high-quality, informative, accurate and timely day-to-day financial services which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor and customer creation, payments, debtor management, general ledger reconciliations and asset management.

The advertised position is based specifically within the Financial Integrity and Compliance team with primary responsibilities focused on journal creation and ledger integrity activity. The position collaborates with other team members and finance teams across the University to deliver an efficient and friendly service to clients.  Your relevant qualifications, excellent communication skills and time management skills will be essential to your success in the role.

If you have a passion for general ledger, enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and take pride in working quickly and accurately, we would welcome an application from you. 

For further information, please contact Yuney Chan, Deputy Finance Manager, E: yuney.chan@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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