Finance Officer

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Equal opportunity workplace

Career development

Mental health support

Parental leave (4 weeks)

Superannuation

Discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the Strategy and Impact Division on a full-time, 12-month temporary contract. You will process supplier invoices, prepare payments, reconcile statements and support month-end activities, audits, and process improvements.

The role requires experience with Sage Intacct or similar software, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar accounting software.
• Ability to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier enquiries regarding payments and accounts.
• Maintain vendor records and update supplier information.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and taxation requirements (GST/VAT).
• Assist with month-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support internal/external audits with documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support Accounts Receivable with invoicing and receipting.

Skills

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Time management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our Strategy and Impact Division on a full-time, 12-month temporary contract.Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will support the Finance and Services teams and deliver a high standard of financial administrative support to the organisation, including:

About the Role

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Responding to supplier enquiries regarding payments and account balances.
• Maintaining accurate vendor records and update supplier information as required.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and taxation requirements (GST/VAT where applicable).
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests by providing relevant documentation.
• Identifying and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Supporting Accounts Receivable with invoicing and receipting.

About You

You are a team player with attention to detail and problem-solving skills who enjoys working towards a shared goal. Our ideal candidate will also have a shared alignment with our organisational values.

You will have:

• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar accounting software.
• Ability to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

In addition, you will need to have

• Right to work in Australia (VEVO check)
• Current South Australian driver’s licence
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check

Our purpose:

Together we build connected and thriving communities.

Our Values:

• Connect and Belong
• Open and Curious
• Bold and Brave

Our Strategy

• Innovate and build thriving communities
• Grow positive impact together with community
• Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation

We build connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers. For 140 years, we’ve been walking alongside people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. We deliver services in Aged Care, Children & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health, NDIS, and childcare.

At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.

What we can offer you

You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.

• Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
• Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-home pay (package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and an additional $2,650 Meals and Entertainment).
• An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely valued.
• Career and personal development opportunities.
• Personalised support and counselling for mental health challenges for you, your immediate household members, in person, over the phone or online.
• Flexible leave provisions including access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance (upon successful completion of probation) and option to cash out long service leave after 7 years of service.
• Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
• Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider Community Business Bureau (CBB).

You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Location

This role is based at our head office – 77 Gibson St, Bowden SA.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, passion and energy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more about the role or for a confidential discussion, please contact our People and Culture team at [e-mail]