• Permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) role in convenient CBD location
• Great opportunity with a well-known values-based, not-for-profit organisation
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice and increase take home pay

We currently have two exciting opportunities to work within our Finance team as a Finance Officer, to contribute to the delivery of AP / AR and Payroll and Finance Administration.

About Guide Dogs SA/NT

At Guide Dogs SA/NT we use our expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations for Guide Dogs transactions, as well as ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and providing generalist finance support during times of leave.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly banking and reconciliations.
• Undertake debt collection processes, including follow up with debtors.
• Assist with stock management, including reporting and reconciling.
• Provide payroll administration support and payroll related queries in line with legislation.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Provide back-up support to the Finance team as required.

This role is 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week), with flexibility offered on how these hours are spread.

About you

With proven experience as a Finance Officer, you will be a self-starter with sound knowledge and experience of accounts payable and receivable processing, undertaking account reconciliations and ability to assist with GST, FBT and quarterly BAS preparation. You will have high computer literacy particularly with accounting software and be able to demonstrate efficient and accurate data entry skills. Strong customer service paired with excellent communication and administration skills will see you excel in this role.

Other key competencies include:

• Ability to prioritise and meet accounting timelines.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to establish credibility and gain the confidence of a wide range of people.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and experience with records management and document control.

Relevant employment clearances will be required upon appointment (costs covered by Guide Dogs SA/NT).

Benefits

• Make a difference for people living with low vision or blindness, within a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice and maximise your take-home pay.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering external counselling and support services to you and your family.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Complimentary annual flu shots.
• Dogs in the office every day!

Learn more

For a complete description of the role’s key responsibilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion please call Monique Palmer, Chief Financial Officer (08) 8203 8333.

Please ensure your application addresses the requirements of the role as described in the Position Description attached and enter your details on our website by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications close by 9am on the closing date.