Finance Officer - Part time

First People Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Recruitment Solutions in Canberra seeks a Finance Officer to manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end processes under the COO's guidance. You will prepare financial statements, contribute to budgeting, and support audits while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.

The role requires at least 3 years' experience in payroll and finance, proficiency with Xero or similar systems, and advanced Excel skills, with a strong understanding of

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll and finance roles.
• Experience leading day-to-day financial operations incl. AP/AR and payroll.
• Experience using Xero or Employment Hero.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for up to 15 staff with payroll tax, STP, and superannuation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable; assist with bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Perform month-end reporting and cash flow statements; support budgeting and audit prep.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements (balance sheets, P&L).
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work, ACNC, taxation, and internal policies.
• Provide day-to-day administration support for COO and team.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Xero

Education

Payroll/accounting qualification

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

First People Recruitment Solutions – Canberra ACT

Our Ways Strong Together: National Peak Body for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence is a newly established peak body dedicated to addressing family, domestic and sexual violence within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The organisation will work across Australia to help create safer communities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Cultural Acumen
All staff are expected to demonstrate advanced cultural knowledge and embed culturally safe practices, with deep commitment to the principles of self-determination, truth-telling and community-control.

THE ROLE

The Finance Officer will support the day-to-day finance matters of the organisation. With guidance from the COO, the Finance Officer will take the lead on delivering payroll, accounts payable and receivables, balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end processes for the organisation.

Key Duties

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

Payroll

• Fortnightly payroll processing for up to 15 staff with relevant reporting submissions including long service leave, PAYG payroll tax, STP, superannuation and salary packaging
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with bank reconciliations, journals, month‑end reporting and corporate credit card reconciliations and payments
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation

Compliance & Improvement

• Ensure compliance and reporting with Fair Work, ACNC, taxation, and internal policy requirements

Administration

• Support the organisation in day to day operations to ensure smooth workflows.
• On occasions, direct administration support for the COO and team.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll and finance related positions.
• Demonstrated experience leading on day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Demonstrated experience using Xero, Employment Hero or similar payroll/accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector or experience in community services, health, wellbeing or related sectors
• Tertiary qualifications in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping or business administration

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.