Finance Officer

Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working conditions

Additional 'Me' Day

Purchase Leave

Quarterly reward program

Parental leave up to 12 weeks

Job summary

The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT in Sydney CBD invites applications for a Finance Officer to support daily financial operations within the SMS Finance team. You will manage accounts payable, payments, and financial administration while contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates have tertiary accounting qualifications, 3+ years in a similar role, and hands-on experience with Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, complemented by strong analytics and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable and financial administration.
• Experience working in a complex or multi-entity environment (Not-for-Profit experience highly regarded).
• Strong systems experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or Power BI.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Preparedness to work within the ethos and polity of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly supplier payments including EFT, BPAY, manual and international transactions.
• Set up and manage recurring and ad-hoc payments via UFS internet banking.
• Monitor creditor ageing reports and ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Conduct analytical reviews of vendor activity, reconciliations and exception reporting using tools such as Power BI.
• Provide system training and support to internal users on Business Central.
• Performing analytical reviews using Power BI and/or other tools for vendor activity, ageing reports, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes (including Purchase Order and corporate card management systems).
• Assist with audit processes, including preparation of documentation and responding to queries.
• Deliver high-quality service to internal stakeholders, shared service clients, and external suppliers.
• Contribute to process, policy, and operational improvements across the Finance function.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable processes as required.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Manager of Finance Operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Integrity

Multi-entity experience

Not-for-Profit experience

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT – Sydney CBD NSW

The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is a uniquely Australian Christian organisation that began in 1977 with the union of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian movements. It is one of the largest religious organisations in Australia with over 400 congregations and faith communities across NSW and ACT.

The Synod of NSW and ACT is guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Compassion, and supported by the Synod Mission Services team, which provides strategic, pastoral, and operational support to enable vibrant congregations, vital leadership, and transformative community engagement.

Synod Mission Services (SMS) Finance team provides financial systems, accounting compliance, planning, analysis and performance reporting across the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) NSW/ACT. Shared financial services are also provided to the National Assembly, regional Presbyteries, and a range of UCA NSW/ACT related organisations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of Synod Mission Services and its shared service clients. Reporting to the Manager of Finance Operations, this role plays a key part in accounts payable, payment processing, financial administration, and continuous process improvement.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong service mindset, and want to contribute to meaningful community impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your finance career.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly supplier payments including EFT, BPAY, manual and international transactions

Set up and manage recurring and ad‑hoc payments via UFS internet banking

Monitor creditor ageing reports and ensure timely and accurate payments

Conduct analytical reviews of vendor activity, reconciliations and exception reporting using tools such as Power BI

Provide system training and support to internal users on Business Central

Performing analytical reviews using Power BI and/or other tools (e.g. EFTSure) for vendor activity, ageing reports, reconciliations, and exception reporting

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes (including Purchase Order and corporate card management systems)

Assist with audit processes, including preparation of documentation and responding to queries

Deliver high‑quality service to internal stakeholders, shared service clients, and external suppliers

Contribute to process, policy, and operational improvements across the Finance function

Assist with Accounts Receivable processes as required

Undertake additional duties as directed by the Manager of Finance Operations

About You

You are a proactive and detail‑driven finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively. You bring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

You will also bring:

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Minimum 3+ years in a similar role

Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable and financial administration

Experience working in a complex or multi‑entity environment (Not‑for‑Profit experience highly regarded)

Strong systems experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or Power BI

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational capability

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

Preparedness to work within the ethos and polity of the Uniting Church in Australia

A flexible and positive approach, with a willingness to support the overall key objectives of the Synod Mission Services.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-drivenorganisationthat strengthens communities and supports meaningful change. We offer a supportiveteamculture, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission that matters.

Convenient Location:

Our office islocatedright in theSydney CBD (Pitt St).

Flexible Work:

Benefit from ourhybrid working conditions, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Investment in Your Wellbeing:

Enjoy a dedicatedadditional'Me' Dayeach year to recharge andprioritiseyour wellbeing.

Work-Life Balance:

Take advantage of the opportunity toPurchase Leave.

Recognition & Rewards:

Participatein ourquarterly reward and recognition programthat celebrates your contributions.

Parental Leave Support:

Access up to12 weeks of paid parental leave, to embrace an important life chapter and transition.