• Bring your finance support skills to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
• Based in Newtown, hybrid – 3 days a week in office
• $75k + super and benefits

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

Our commitment

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.

About us

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!

We are now seeking a Finance Assistant who will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Team by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this role is responsible for bank reconciliations, accounts payable, corporate credit card management, and monthly reconciliations. The role is also responsible for managing finance-related email correspondence and ensuring all financial queries are directed to the appropriate team member. Additionally, the role will provide support for financial systems, learning core finance system functions.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Perform weekly reconciliations of Canteen’s bank accounts.
• Ensure purchase order workflows are followed, including prompting managers to clear approvals in their queues.
• Convert purchase orders into bills, ensuring correct coding and segmentation.
• Prepare payment files
• Resolve accounts payable issues, including reconciling supplier statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of corporate credit cards.
• Manage and reconcile the suspense account and assist the Senior Accountant in reconciling other balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure all finance-related queries are assigned to the appropriate team member and addressed promptly.
• Develop an understanding of Canteen’s financial systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, FlexiPurchase) to assist in troubleshooting and process improvements.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce or accounting desirable, though not essential.
• 1-2 years experience in finance and accounts administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Experience with NetSuite (preferred) or similar ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Proactive and eager to contribute to the finance team
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.