Finance Officer

Risk Support Group Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career development

Team socials

Job summary

Risk Support Group Pty Ltd in Perth, WA seeks an experienced Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial processing across the group’s entities. This part-time role (≈0.6 FTE) offers flexible hours and is based in Peppermint Grove with easy public transport access.

You will handle accounts payable, payroll processing, and assist with BAS and month-end tasks, while collaborating with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate, timely financial records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ hands-on experience processing financial transactions, including accounts payable, and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Xero accounting software.
• Experience with Deputy rostering/payroll systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Driving timely and precise management of accounts payable
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for both salaried and award based employees
• Proactively following up outstanding items from internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to categories and projects
• Support the Finance Manager with BAS, Payroll Tax, and other compliance tasks as required
• Assist with the month-end process and various reconciliations
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks and supporting the team wherever needed.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to streamline systems and improve processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Xero

Excel

Deputy rostering/payroll systems

Tools

Deputy

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Officer who is keen to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer plays a key role within the organisation, supporting the smooth day-to-day processing of financial transactions across the group’s entities.

This flexible part-time position (approx 0.6 FTE) allows you to spread your hours across the week to suit your preferences.

This role is located in Peppermint Grove, with convenient access to public transport via Cottesloe and Mosman Park stations, as well as free on street parking.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Driving timely and precise management of accounts payable
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for both salaried and award based employees
• Proactively following up outstanding items from internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to categories and projects
• Support the Finance Manager with BAS, Payroll Tax, and other compliance tasks as required
• Assist with the month-end process and various reconciliations
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks and supporting the team wherever needed.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to streamline systems and improve processes.

About You

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to a growing business. You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and have a strong ability to stay organised, manage competing priorities, and follow through on tasks. You look ahead, anticipate needs, and take initiative rather than waiting for direction. With a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, you thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated by the opportunity to support a team, improve processes, and help drive the business forward.

Selection Criteria

• 3+ years’ hands-on experience processing financial transactions, including accounts payable, and payroll.
• Confidence with Xero and Excel (advanced highly regarded).
• Experience with Deputy (or similar rostering/payroll systems)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently, prioritise competing demands, and clearly convey information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer

• True flexibility with the ability to spread your hours across the week to suit your preferences.
• The opportunity to join a growing business, with genuine potential for development and career progression within the role.
• Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, values collaboration, and connects through regular team social events.