Accounts Officer

Introduction

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

See yourself in our team:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Officer to manage cash flow operations, and ensure accurate reconciliation of financial transactions. As the main point of contact for various business areas, you will oversee and maintain bank accounts, ensuring all receipts are processed correctly and outflows comply with company policies and approvals.

If you have strong organizational skills and a passion for financial accuracy, we'd love to hear from you

How you'll make an impact

On a day to day basis you will:

• Process manual payments, expense reimbursements, cash receipting/matching, and ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations and daily payment processing.
• Reconcile major accounts e.g., credit cards, Telstra, TNT weekly/monthly and key journals in JDE for authorization.
• Support month-end close within 3 working days, assist with policy administration, and back up the finance team as needed.
• Identify and report risks, suggest process improvements, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Achieve monthly productivity targets and perform additional duties as directed by the Corporate Controller.

About you

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably with client service exposure (inbound/outbound calls).
• Strong knowledge of general business, administrative practices, and computer accounting systems.
• Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Excellent computer proficiency, communication, and time management skills.
• Capability to effectively deliver tasks and meet deadlines.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.