Finance Assistant

Lotus People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Lotus People in Sydney is seeking a finance assistant to manage accounts payable, month-end tasks, and supplier payments. You will work closely with a small team to keep books accurate and timely while supporting budgeting and BAS preparation.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and a clear path to develop financial skills. Key requirements include 1–3 years Australian AP experience, strong Excel, and working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years Australian accounts payable experience.
• Hands-on month-end experience including journals and reconciliations.
• Experience processing supplier payments.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check.
• Desirable: a finance/accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices weekly with correct approvals and coding.
• Prepare supplier payments for weekly run, including USD transactions.
• Update daily bank transactions in the finance system.
• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements and send remittance advice.
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with management accounts including P&L and budget analysis.
• Help prepare BAS and support audits.
• Coordinate light office administration.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end processes

Excel

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Finance/Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 / BC

NetSuite

SAP

MYOB Advanced

Job description

• Location: Sydney CBD, close to Circular Quay and Wynyard stations
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
• Permanent, full time
• $70,000 to $79,000 plus super, with salary packaging available

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a well-respected Australian not-for-profit group that delivers health and education programs to communities living in extreme poverty overseas, supported by its own commercial businesses. Its values drive everything it does: compassion, teamwork, integrity and a deep passion for social justice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity to build hands-on, end-to-end finance experience. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part in keeping the group’s finances accurate, compliant and on time, giving leadership the clear numbers they need to direct funds where they matter most. You’ll work closely with a small, supportive finance team and partner with staff across the organisation. It’s the perfect platform to sharpen your technical skills and grow your career.

DUTIES

• Process supplier invoices for all group entities each week, making sure they are correctly approved, coded and compliant with policy
• Prepare supplier payments for authorisation in time for the weekly payment run, including occasional USD transactions
• Update daily bank transactions in the finance system
• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve invoice queries and send remittance advice
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with management accounts, including P&L and budget vs actual analysis, for review by the Finance Manager
• Help prepare BAS for review and support annual budgeting and audits
• Coordinate light office administration, including stationery, mail and couriers

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 3 years of Australian experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping or a similar finance support role (recent graduates with practical experience are encouraged to apply)
• Essential: hands-on month-end experience, including journals and balance sheet or bank reconciliations, plus experience processing supplier payments
• Strong Excel skills
• Ideally, experience using Microsoft Business Central or a similar system (e.g. Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, MYOB Advanced)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet weekly deadlines
• A proactive, self-motivated team player with a passion for social justice
• A finance, accounting or bookkeeping qualification (desirable)
• Full Australian working rights
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check (cost reimbursed)

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2 to 3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.

Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome, so you will not be left wondering.