Finance / Administration Officer

Recruit Collective; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing finance services firm in Gold Coast is seeking a detail-oriented Finance & Administration Officer for a flexible part-time role. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and payroll support. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in finance and proficiency in Xero and MYOB. This position offers competitive remuneration of approximately $75k FTE, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunity to work across a diverse business network

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in finance/bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in Xero and MYOB, training provided for industry-specific software.
• Experience with job costing or project P&L.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Manage accounts payable and accurate data entry.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity? We’re seeking a skilled Finance & Administration Officer to support multiple entities with a variety of essential financial and administrative tasks.

Position Type: Part-Time – 20 to 25 hours per week (Tuesdays non-negotiable)

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of essential day-to-day finance functions

• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Check and review daily banking reports for accuracy
• Manage accounts payable including accurate data entry/coding and monthly reconciliations to statements.
• Investigate and resolve accounts payable billing issues
• Assist with job costing and coding
• Company credit card reconciliations
• Provide backup support for payroll processing when required which includes reviewing employee timesheets for accuracy
• Assist in debt collection and follow-up communications
• Review and maintain monthly financial checklists
• Manage and reconcile petty cash
• Support financial processes related to capital works and business enhancements/change
• Filing and archiving as required

The Person

This position suits a person who is thorough, reliable and looking for a long term, financially stable business to grow with. Specific experience we are looking for includes:

• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in finance/ bookkeeping role
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, Microsoft Excel, with training provided for industry-specific software
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Experience with job costing or project P&L
• Experience in processing payroll is essential
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple entities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience handling high value financial transactions with discretion and accuracy
• Exposure to capital works projects or business growth

The Offer

• Flexible hours, can be school hours (Tuesdays are non-negotiable)
• Opportunity to work across a diverse business network and industry
• Indicative remuneration: ~$75k FTE (approx. $36/hr, negotiable based on experience)

Why this business?

• Strong retention of staff (Management team 15+ years)
• A friendly, high-performing team culture with 90%+ positive engagement in surveys
• Opportunity to flourish and grow into an organisation that recognises and rewards their staff
• Multi-award winning business for exceptional service
• Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic multi-entity setup