Senior Finance Officer / Bookkeeper

Kids Plus Foundation; Geelong; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

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Six weeks annual leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Modern offices on Deakin University Ge

Descripción de la vacante

Kids Plus Foundation, located at Deakin University campus in Geelong, is seeking a senior bookkeeping/finance officer to manage end-to-end transactional finance including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. The role requires strong Xero experience, payroll knowledge, and a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and organisation in a not-for-profit setting.

You will contribute to financial controls, BAS/IAS support, and process improvements while working in a supportive,

Descripción del empleo

Key responsibilities

Revenue, Billing and Accounts Receivable

• Manage high-volume weekly invoicing across NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed clients
• Submit and reconcile NDIS bulk claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Ensure invoices are prepared accurately and issued within required timeframes
• Monitor incoming payments and follow up outstanding receivablesInvestigate and resolve billing discrepancies and remittance queries
• Reconcile customer payments, funding and donation receipts
• Produce debtor and billing reports for management

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices and employee reimbursements
• Prepare and manage payment runs

Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Reconcile debtor and creditor balances
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies

Payroll

• Process fortnightly payroll using Employment Hero
• Process superannuation and STP lodgements
• Support salary packaging administration
• Maintain payroll records and reconciliations

Finance Administration & Compliance

• Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries
• Assist with BAS/IAS preparation, audits and compliance reporting
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes and strengthen financial controls.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes as the organisation builds its internal capability

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior bookkeeping, finance officer or similar role
• Qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end transactional finance, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reconciliations
• Sound knowledge of financial systems and accounting software, including Xero
• Experience with payroll systems (experience with Employment Hero highly regarded)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify causes and follow issues through to resolution
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• A meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Six weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Modern offices located on the Deakin University campus in Geelong
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation combining clinical excellence, research and innovation
• The opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function and contribute to ongoing process improvement

About us

Kids+ supports children and young people with complex physical needs to thrive. We are a leading not-for-profit organisation based on Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong, providing specialist allied health services for children and young people with complex physical needs. We combine specialist therapy services with research, training and community engagement to improve outcomes for children and families now and into the future.