Financial Accountant
Amplifon · Melbourne
Amp Up Your Career with Real Purpose. Real Opportunity. Real Impact.
At Amplifon, we’re more than a company. As the Global Leader in hearing care, we combine cutting-edge solutions with a personal touch to create unforgettable experiences for our customers.
With a shared vision to empower people and push boundaries, we thrive in a culture built on care, collaboration, and impact. Here, your work fuels innovation, growth, and a purpose that resonates far beyond the ordinary.
Join us and shape a future where sound connects, inspires, and transforms lives.
Life at Amplifon:
Working at Amplifon gives you the chance to make your voice heard, build strong working relationships, and create your own tailor-made career.
Here, you’ll find all the support, tools, and opportunities you need to grow, whether it’s through our top-class development programs or by taking on projects in other parts of the world. And your colleagues will be there to motivate and inspire you every step of the way.
Role Purpose:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing receivables, government claims recoveries, reconciliations and reporting activities. The role combines financial accounting, credit management and data analytics, requiring strong Excel and systems skills to drive process improvements, strengthen controls and maximise cash recovery.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage the accounts receivable ledger and collection activities
- Oversee Hearing Services Program (HSP) claim recoveries and work closely with the Claims team leader to minimise rejections and maximise recoveries
- Perform complex reconciliations across receivables, claims, revenue and cash accounts
- Support month-end close activities, journals and audit requirements
- Analyse large datasets to identify trends, issues and improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain reporting using Advanced Excel, Power Query and Power BI
- Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with Operations, IT and Finance stakeholders to improve cash flow and process outcomes
- Manage external debt collection agencies and escalated recovery matters
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to direct reports, where applicable
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
- 5 years' experience in financial accounting, accounts receivable or revenue-focused roles
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and Power Query
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience using ERP systems and analysing large dataset
Desirable
- Progress towards, or interest in pursuing, a CA/CPA qualification
- Power BI or SQL experience
- Oracle ERP experience
- Healthcare, government funding or claims-based environment experience
- People management experience, ideally with direct reports
Core Competencies
- Financial & Analytical Acumen
- Advanced Excel & Systems Capability
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail
- Accountability & Ownership
- Putting People First
- One of the ways we amplify careers is by helping our people achieve their full potential. We do so by providing constant constructive feedback and training opportunities that empower our people to excel.
- In addition, if you’re ready to put in the hard work, we’ll make sure your dedication and achievements are recognised.
- Ready to take the next step in your career? Amplify your purpose with Amplifon!
- As an employer that embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes inclusion and diversity, we encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
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