Finance Officer

Armidale - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

About the opportunity

This is a maximum six-month (6) fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. The role is 38 hours per week; however we are open to flexible working arrangements including school hours or other varied hours.

This is an onsite position based at our Head Office on Faulkner Street Armidale NSW.

Reporting to the Financial Controller the Finance Officer will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Completing daily bank reconciliations.
Processing month-end journals to support accurate financial reporting.
Assisting with the month-end close process reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
Providing backup support to the commercial payroll team to ensure continuity of payroll operations.
Preparing and assisting with both internal and external audit activities.
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

We are looking for someone who brings:

A minimum of two years experience in a similar role.
A relevant qualification in finance or accounting.
A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to work well within a team and collaborate across the organisation.
Strong organisational and planning skills to manage competing priorities.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable (but not essential)

Previous payroll experience including interpretation and application of multiple Awards EBAs and EAs.
Working towards a CPA CA CMA.
Strong Excel skills particularly for reporting and data analysis.
Experience using accounting software such as MYOB or similar systems.

What we offer our valued employees

A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive feel respected and be themselves.
An equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
Salary packaging options for not-for-profit employees up to $15900 per annum.
Meal and entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum.
A monthly gifted RDO (no TOIL required our way of saying thank you!)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
The opportunity to work with a not-for-profit organisation making a genuine impact in the local community.

About Jobs Australia Enterprises (JAE)

Jobs Australia Enterprises (JAE) is a trusted labour hire and workforce solutions provider with over 35 years experience delivering practical locally focused employment outcomes. We specialise in connecting reliable work-ready people with businesses across regional and metropolitan Australia.

Through our deep community connections and hands-on approach JAE supports employers by supplying compliant well-supported workers while removing the administrative burden associated with recruitment payroll and workforce management. As a social enterprise we reinvest in people. Our labour hire model creates meaningful employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work while delivering dependable workforce solutions that meet operational needs. JAE operates across multiple industries and has extensive experience in generalised labour hire and are an approved employer under Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme providing skilled and semi-skilled workers for seasonal and longer-term placements.

Our focus is simple: dependable people strong compliance and workforce solutions that benefit both employers and communities.

Please note: a National Criminal Check is required prior to any offers of employment being made.

To Apply

Applicants must outline how your skills meet the requirements in a cover letter and upload this along with your resume and minimum 2 professional references. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

JAE reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date of this campaign.

Contact us

If you have any questions please send an email to

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About the opportunityThis is a maximum six-month (6) fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. The role is 38 hours per week; however we are open to flexible working arrangements including school hours or other varied hours.This is an onsite position based at our Head Office on Faulkner...