Accounting & Administration Officer

• One of Australia's most prominent social and sporting venues
• Daily Staff Meals, Employee Assistance Program, Sport Shop Discounts
• Work within a friendly and supportive team

Royal Sydney

Royal Sydney, one of Australia’s premier private members’ clubs, is renowned as a leading social and sporting institution. With world-class facilities, including cafes, a club bar, dining room, accommodation, and multiple function rooms, the Club is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible for a variety of general administrative tasks and accounting duties to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the club’s daily financial activities.

This is a full-time role requiring availability to work Mondays to Fridays between 9am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle member account queries via phone and email with professionalism.
• Process payments, refunds, and activity charges to member accounts accurately.
• Support account reconciliation, direct debits, invoicing, and internal charging.
• Assist with accounts receivable, managing petty cash, and club expenses.
• Contribute to month-end tasks, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage digital and physical financial records and filing systems.
• Perform data entry and maintain accuracy in accounting systems (Greentree).
• Provide admin support and back-up for the finance team as needed including the Accounts Payable function.

Key requirements:

• Proven admin and accounting support experience, preferably in a membership or hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with accounting software and bookkeeping procedures.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and in a team.
• Professional attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Why Choose Us?

We value the 'staff experience' and offer competitive benefits, including:

• Learning & Development opportunities
• Staff wellbeing program with fitness classes, golf lessons, and more.
• Daily staff meals, uniforms, and staff discounts (wine, retail, hotel bookings).
• 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 days of special recreation leave, and paid parental leave.
• Free street parking and easy access to public transport.

We foster an environment of belonging, celebrate diversity at the Club and make hiring decisions based on experience, skill and passion. We actively seek people who genuinely wish to have a positive impact on those around them. 

Please note that if your application progresses to the pre-employment stage, you may be required to complete a background check. If the search returns a criminal record, the Club will assess whether the records impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

If you're ready to work in a prestigious environment and enhance the member experience, we want to hear from you!

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kelly Garland on (02) 8362 7000, quoting Ref No. 1232016.