Finance Officer

McArthur; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

McArthur is seeking an experienced finance professional to support day-to-day finance for a not-for-profit organisation in the western suburbs of New South Wales. The role is initially temporary with 0.8 FTE hours, and can be full-time or part-time.

You will report to the Senior Finance and Business Partner and help ensure accurate financial records and timely processing. Responsibilities include payroll, AP, accruals, month-end adjustments and reconciliations, with a focus on providing solid

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in accounting, finance, analysis and audit.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll, accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software.
• Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely fortnightly payroll.
• Manage accounts payable including invoice processing, coding and payment.
• Prepare accruals and month-end adjustments.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and month-end processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Accruals & month-end

Financial reporting

Excel

Xero

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

• 4 months - full time or part time hours, initially Temporary
• Dynamic and exciting not-for-profit, member based organisation
• Small welcoming team, western suburbs

Are you an experienced finance professional available now to support this not-for-profit, where you can make a valuable contribution?

A dynamic and exciting organisation with 25 staff across service delivery, retail and support. Initially Temporary on either full time or part time hours (0.8 FTE)

About the Role …

Reporting to the Senior Finance and Business Partner, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and financial records are maintained.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing accurate and timely fortnightly payroll.
• Managing accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding and payment preparation.
• Preparing and processing accruals and month-end adjustments.
• Completing bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting and month-end processes.

About You …

You are a hands-on finance professional with strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll, accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Sound knowledge of accruals and month-end processes.
• Minimum 4 years in accounting, finance, analysis and audit.
• Experience supporting financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software, ideally Xero.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience in the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded and CPA/CA preferred.

Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance are required.

Why Apply …

Join an organisation where your skills will contribute to meaningful work and positive outcomes for the community. Secure work now through to the new year.

Applications are being screened as received, with a focus for a commencement in the next 2 weeks.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Michelle Forbes at McArthur on 08 81007***