Accounts Receivable / Assistant Accountant

• Full time, ongoing role 
• Salary commensurate with experience: $85,779 - $94,707 per annum plus super
• Hybrid WFH/Office model and generous salary packaging options available

The role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/ Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial processing across the CERA Group, including Centre for Eye Research Australia, CERA Foundation and Cerulea.

This is a varied role combining end-to-end Accounts Receivable responsibilities with key Assistant Accountant functions. You will manage invoicing, donation and bequest processing, debtor management, collections and bank reconciliations, while also supporting general accounting activities including journals, accruals, fixed assets, leases and supplier payment runs.

Working within a small and collaborative Finance team, you will also provide support across Accounts Payable and shared finance processes, including maintaining the finance inbox and providing team coverage when required. 

This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys variety, can work independently, builds positive relationships with stakeholders and is committed to providing a high level of service. 

Your skills and experience

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with a proactive, customer-focused approach. You'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Receivable and debt collection, with a strong understanding of end-to-end receivables processes.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business. Progress towards CA/CPA qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Confidence working with financial systems and reconciling bank accounts, with TechnologyOne experience an advantage.
• Sound understanding of GST and general accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify practical solutions.
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• A high degree of professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential financial and organisational information.
  

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. 

To learn more about our work, please visit our website. 

Employee benefits

• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working 
• Hybrid work from home and office model
• Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
• Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Weekly fruit boxes in the office.
  

How to apply
Submit a current resume and cover letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information about the role, please download the position description from our website or contact ••••@cera.org.au. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team.

Applications close 11:59pm on 7th September 2026.

We may conclude the job posting prior to the stated deadline should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply promptly.