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:

Contribute to develop, document, and implement accounting and forecasting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures

Review and manage invoices based on contractual schedules, record billed revenue, manage accounts receivable, and oversee collections to support strong cash flow and financial health.

Ensure accurate revenue recognition aligned with Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRAs) and deliverables by performing ledger reconciliations and maintaining compliance with relevant contract provisions.

Lead month end journal entries, reconciliations, and close procedures. Generate monthly reports on revenue trends, aged receivables, variances, and forecasts to support operational decision making in trial management.

Review and analyse sponsor contracts to secure favourable terms for the company

Maintain adherence to contract requirements, including pass-through costs, financial deliverables, and timelines. Prepare certified financial statements and compliance documentation under regulatory and contractual frameworks.

Assist the finance team with routine accounting tasks and reporting, leveraging financial systems to generate management reports, conduct analytics, and support external reporting and audit documentation.

A couple of benefits of the role:

Supportive, fun, and forward-thinking team culture

Free on-site parking

Diverse work and real career growth opportunities

Enjoy a rest and recharge day off every month

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!