Finance Assistant

Australian Mentoring Services; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Opportunity to work with CFO

Meaningful work improving people’s liv

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Australian Mentoring Services is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the finance team in Campbelltown, NSW. You will manage accounts payable/receivable, assist with revenue collection and ensure accurate financial records.

The role involves coordinating with the CFO and stakeholders to maintain efficient processes and compliance. The ideal candidate has an accounting qualification, experience with MYOB, and knowledge of GST/BAS.

Qualifications

• Degree or Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in accounts payable/receivable or financial administration.
• Understanding of Australian GST, tax invoices, the ATO and BAS cycle.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• NDIS experience is required.
• NDIS funding and financial processes involved in delivering NDIS services.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are processed accurately.
• Supporting revenue collection, including preparing accurate tax invoices and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Building positive relationships with clients, financially responsible people, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Keeping records up to date, maintaining accurate financial documentation and following up on signed agreements.
• Managing finance administration, including monitoring shared inboxes, responding to enquiries and coordinating requests.
• Supporting reconciliations and reporting, including housekeeping vouchers, recurring transactions and meeting minutes.
• Working closely with the CFO and finance team to provide administrative support and improve processes.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Time management

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Accounting degree or Certificate IV in Accounting

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Love numbers, keeping things organised and being part of a team that makes a difference?

At Australian Mentoring Services (AMS), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel valued, connected and supported to live a life worth living.

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team and help keep our finance team running smoothly. Reporting to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you'll play an important role in maintaining accounts and accurate records, and supporting the day-to-day finance administration functions of our organisation.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working with numbers and take pride in getting things right, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are processed accurately.

Supporting revenue collection, including preparing accurate tax invoices and following up on outstanding accounts.

Building positive relationships with clients, financially responsible people, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Keeping records up to date, maintaining accurate financial documentation and following up on signed agreements.

Managing finance administration, including monitoring shared inboxes, responding to enquiries and coordinating requests.

Supporting reconciliations and reporting, including housekeeping vouchers, recurring transactions and meeting minutes.

Working closely with the CFO and finance team to provide administrative support and identify opportunities to improve processes.

What we're looking for

We're after someone who's organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume accounts environment.

You'll ideally have:

A Degree or Certificate IV in Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or financial administration.

An understanding of Australian GST, tax invoices, the ATO and the BAS cycle.

Working knowledge of MYOB.

Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to problem-solve, manage competing priorities and follow tasks through to completion.

A positive, helpful attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships.

NDIS experience is required. An understanding of NDIS funding and financial processes involved in delivering NDIS services.

What's in it for you?

• $36–$39 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in our Campbelltown office.
• A laptop and mobile phone provided.
• The opportunity to work closely with our CFO and contribute to a collaborative team.
• The chance to use your finance skills in an organisation that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives.

A little about AMS

Australian Mentoring Services is a registered NDIS provider supporting people with disability, including people with complex support needs.

Our work is guided by respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and transparency. We believe in seeing the person first, understanding their individual story and creating opportunities for a life worth living.

While the Finance Assistant works behind the scenes, accurate and efficient financial operations help us continue delivering the support people rely on.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant checks and meet the following requirements:

NDIS Worker Check.

NSW Working with Children Check.

Current driver's licence.

Reliable high-speed internet (minimum 25 Mbps) and a dedicated, quiet workspace for working from home.

Ready to join us?

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accurate work and wants to be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose, we'd love to hear from you!

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you hold or are you eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)?
• Are you able to work full-time under a hybrid arrangement, including a minimum of three days per week in the Campbelltown office?
• Do you hold or are you able to obtain and maintain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)?
• What level of knowledge and practical understanding do you have regarding Australian GST, tax invoices, the ATO, and the BAS cycle?
• What is your current working rights status in Australia?
• Which of the following accounting qualifications do you hold?
• What is your level of proficiency with MYOB accounting software?