Finance Assistant

About This Role

The Finance Assistant supports the day-to-day finance administration functions of Australian Mentoring Services (AMS), reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role involves managing accounts, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance team. It suits a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with numbers and takes pride in accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are processed accurately
• Support revenue collection, including preparing accurate tax invoices and following up on outstanding accounts
• Build positive relationships with clients, financially responsible people, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Keep records up to date, maintaining accurate financial documentation and following up on signed agreements
• Manage finance administration, including monitoring shared inboxes, responding to enquiries, and coordinating requests
• Support reconciliations and reporting, including housekeeping vouchers, recurring transactions, and meeting minutes
• Work closely with the CFO and finance team to provide administrative support and identify opportunities to improve processes

Requirements

• Degree or Certificate IV in Accounting, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or financial administration
• Understanding of Australian GST, tax invoices, the ATO, and the BAS cycle
• Working knowledge of MYOB
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, manage competing priorities, and follow tasks through to completion
• Positive, helpful attitude and the ability to build strong working relationships
• NDIS experience
• Understanding of NDIS funding and financial processes involved in delivering NDIS services
• NDIS Worker Check
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable high-speed internet (minimum 25 Mbps) and a dedicated, quiet workspace for working from home

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in the Campbelltown office
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to work closely with the CFO and contribute to a collaborative team
• Chance to use finance skills in an organisation that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives

Important Details

• Employment type: Full-time

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