Accounts Officer

Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Officer to join the National Assembly finance team in Sydney. This permanent full-time role supports accurate financial operations, including AP/AR, fixed assets, and credit card administration, while maintaining strong financial controls.

You will report to the Finance Manager, assist with month-end tasks and provide stakeholder-focused service across the Assembly and related entities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role with AP/AR and reconciliations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical handling of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable, including data entry, supplier statements, weekly payment runs and AP ageing reports.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, receipting, recharging and reconciliations.
• Coordinate debtor communications and ensure correct allocation of receipts.
• Prepare month-end checklist tasks and reconcile AP/AR to general ledger.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and depreciation entries.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoring.
• Oversee credit card expense management and approvals.
• Support finance team with reporting and compliance.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Excel

Stakeholder relations

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary accounting/finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT – Sydney CBD NSW

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Officer to join the National Assembly finance team on a permanent full-time basis. This role supports the faithful stewardship of the Assembly’s financial resources through accurate, timely and efficient financial operations.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage accounts payable and receivable, credit cards and fixed assets, maintain accurate financial records and support strong financial controls. You will also support the Accountant and Finance Manager, provide responsive service to stakeholders across the Assembly and its related entities, and act as delegate for the Accountant when required.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Payable, including data entry, supplier statement reconciliations, weekly payment runs and AP ageing reports.

Ensure invoices are accurately processed, coded, supported and approved in line with financial delegations and separation of duties requirements.

Initiate domestic and overseas payments, including recurring payments through relevant banking and payment platforms.

Manage Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, receipting, recharging, account maintenance, reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding debts.

Coordinate debtor communications with relevant agencies and ensure receipts and credits are correctly allocated.

Complete month-end checklist tasks by the required dates and reconcile AP and AR reports to the general ledger.

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including asset additions, disposals, revaluations and monthly depreciation entries.

Assist with bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoring.

Oversee the credit card expense management system, monitor approvals and reconcile monthly activity.

Support the Accountant, Finance Manager and Head of Finance - UnitingWorld with financial services, reporting and operational compliance.

Act as delegate for the Accountant when required to support continuity of financial operations and reporting obligations.

Provide high-quality service and support to internal and external stakeholders.

About You

Demonstrated experience in a finance role across accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.

Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrated discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

A willingness to support the ethos, mission and values of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Desirable but not essential:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Experience administering credit cards and maintaining fixed asset records.

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system.

Experience working within a multi-entity or not-for-profit environment.

About Uniting Church and the National Assembly

The Uniting Church in Australia was formed in 1977 and is a mission-oriented Christian movement committed to justice, inclusion and unity. Across Australia, more than 1,300 communities of faith worship in cities, rural towns and regional and remote communities.

The National Assembly is the national council of the Church. It provides leadership for the whole Church through the Secretariat and works alongside national agencies with a focus on justice, advocacy and service. The Assembly is committed to Hope, Justice, Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Innovation.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation and a collaborative finance team supporting the mission and priorities of the Uniting Church across Australia.

Stable Opportunity:

Permanent full-time role based in Sydney.

Varied Work:

Build experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, fixed assets and credit card administration.

Broad Exposure:

Work with stakeholders across the Assembly and its related entities.

Purpose-Driven Work:

Join a values-led organisation committed to justice, inclusion and service.

Make an Impact:

Contribute to accurate financial operations and strong stewardship of the Assembly’s resources.