Finance Officer

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit community service provider in Darwin is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial operations. This role involves maintaining financial records, processing payments, and performing reconciliations within a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, knowledge of accounting software like Epicor, and strong communication skills. A tertiary qualification in finance or accounting is preferred but not essential. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Salary Packaging through CBB

Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses

Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to accurately process financial data, including invoice entry and reconciliations.
• Skilled in managing daily banking tasks and reporting in a high-volume environment.
• Confident user of financial software and intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions related to AP and AR.
• Perform new vendor screenings and set up accounts for vendors.
• Run daily banking reports and assist in customer billing.

Skills

Financial data processing

Use of financial software (Epicor, Xero, MYOB, SAP, Oracle)

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Epicor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

An exciting new opportunity has come available to join ARRCS as our Finance Officer. This position is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis working Monday – Friday, 5 days per week. This role is offered on a salary of $36.75 - $40.10 / hour gross dependent on skills and experience plus salary packaging options.

As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of ARRCS by performing a range of accounting and administrative duties.

This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Key responsibilities include new vendor screening and setup, customer billing, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and running daily banking reports.

As the successful candidate, you will show evidence of prior experience in finance operations with preference to a myriad of applications including AP, AR and banking. You will have previous use of financial software with preference to Epicor. You will be able to commit to full-time hours and be comfortable on providing advice and solutions to account queries.

Benefits of working for ARRCS

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

• Salary Packaging through CBB.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting – Preferred however, not essential.
• Proven ability to accurately process financial data, including invoice entry, reconciliations, and reporting, with a strong focus on data integrity and error minimization.
• Skilled in managing daily banking tasks, reporting, and invoice deadlines effectively in a high-volume environment, ensuring timely completion of critical finance activities.
• Confident user of financial software e.g. Epicor, Xero, MYOB, SAP, Oracle and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a finance team, providing support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Ability to work well independently and take initiative in own work and development.
• Good time management skills and conflict resolution techniques.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

ARRCS mandatory compliance

It is mandatory for all employees to hold or have lodged the following. These are not required at time of application, however, if successful must be lodged prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Provide evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 8982 5200 or email via [e-mail]