Revenue Accountant

Full job description
Are you a skilled accountant looking to make a meaningful impact in the health and research sector? At Emeritus Research, we’re advancing clinical trials that shape the future of medicine—and we’re looking for a Revenue Accountant to help keep our financial operations as precise and innovative as our science.

About us:

Emeritus Research improves world health and accelerates medical advancements by expertly managing clinical trials. We work with top global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies and have facilitated a myriad of trials that have brought today’s leading medications to market.

Being privately owned by an ambitious and supportive Board, we have the flexibility to be innovative, and pivot when required. Over the past six years, Emeritus Research has seen exponential growth in capacity, staffing, and trial opportunities. We have a nimble approach to trial implementation, whilst ensuring safety and quality are delivered in our services.

Emeritus has diversified roles within the company to ensure every step of the trial is approached with expertise. Every team member is valued for their contribution and solution focused approach.

What a typical day would look like:

Start your day reconciling bank accounts and following up on invoices to keep collections smooth. Then it’s onto preparing RCTIs and reviewing billing details with the trial team. You’ll handle month-end revenue tasks, check contracts for favourable terms, and ensure everything aligns with AASB 15. Throughout the day, you’ll support the finance team and help keep our clinical trials financially on track.

As part of this role you’ll also:  

Drive timely collections through smart credit control and responsive invoicing
Prepare month-end invoices, weekly RCTIs, and ad-hoc invoice requests
Own month-end and year-end close with revenue accruals and reconciliations
Strengthen revenue policies and controls to ensure compliance with AASB 15
Review sponsor contracts to secure favourable terms for our research teams
Collaborate on CTMS (Clinibase) builds to ensure accurate trial billing
Reconcile bank accounts daily with precision
Assist the finance team with routine accounting tasks and reporting
Be a great team player, willing to learn and be able to support your team
Benefits of the Role:

Supportive, fun, and forward-thinking team culture
Free on-site parking
Diverse work and real career growth opportunities
Enjoy a paid day off every month to relax and recharge
What sort of person will be a great fit for this role and our team? Someone who can:

Demonstrate a strong Work Ethic, by putting a lot of effort into your work
Organise your workday to ensure you complete all objectives and tasks
Be Adaptable to changes in work priorities
Always be on the lookout for better ways of doing things, and how things can be Improved
Have a strong eye for Detail, ensuring accuracy and minimising errors
Adhere to internal and external rules and guidelines
Build Connections between key stakeholders
Maintain a solid sense of Personal Responsibility, taking ownership of your decisions and ideas for improvement
What you’ll need to succeed:

Accounting degree or be an exceptional candidate with relevant experience
Confident with MS Office, especially Excel and keen to learn new systems (Xero experience a plus)
Solid grasp of AASB 15 and financial compliance
Solid credit control experience
Strong organisational skills and deadline focus
Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail
Great communicator across teams and stakeholders
Strong admin, numeracy, written and communication skills
Team player who can also work independently
Keen to join the Team?

Click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you wish to join Emeritus Research. A salary negotiable based on your experience and qualifications will be discussed.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Education:

Bachelor Degree (Preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (Required)
credit control: 2 years (Required)
revenue accounting : 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/07/2026