Finance Officer

Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW seeks a part‑time finance administrator to support our financial operations. Working with the Finance Manager, you will handle AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates have accounting or bookkeeping qualifications and experience in not-for-profit or public sector contexts, with strong Excel and Xero skills and excellent stakeholder communication. This role offers flexible hours in Mascot NSW.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a finance, accounts, payroll or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of financial administration, accounts payable/receivable and payroll processes.
• Experience using accounting software (Xero preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience in not-for-profit, association, membership-based or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll administration.
• Financial reconciliations, reporting and month-end support.
• Maintaining accurate finance systems and records.
• Supporting audits, compliance and statutory reporting.
• Delivering responsive finance support across the organisation.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Payroll administration

Financial reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Not-for-profit experience

Education

Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW – Mascot NSW

Join a purpose‑driven association and play a key role in supporting our financial operations. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will manage financial administration, process transactions, support payroll and compliance activities, and assist with reporting and reconciliations. This hands‑on part‑time role is ideal for a detail‑oriented finance professional who enjoys delivering accurate work, building strong relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll administration.
• Financial reconciliations, reporting and month‑end support.
• Maintaining accurate finance systems and records.
• Supporting audits, compliance and statutory reporting.
• Delivering responsive finance support across the organisation.

About you

• Qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a finance, accounts, payroll or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of financial administration, accounts payable/receivable and payroll processes.
• Experience using accounting software (Xero preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately with financial data and meet deadlines.
• Well‑developed communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in a not‑for‑profit, association, membership‑based or public sector environment.

About us

Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW is the peak body representing professionals within NSW local government. We are committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards throughout the sector and ensuring that our members are at the forefront of change, innovation, good practice and continuous improvement. We provide advocacy, leadership, professional development, and support to our members, as well as providing a range of services to the sector via council subscription.