Lifeline Direct (LLD) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lifeline Australia, delivering the suite of Lifeline's services across six geographical regions in both NSW and Victoria. LLD works as a collaborative of local Lifeline Centres sharing administrative and other support services, which not only delivers efficiency in administration, but enables the Centres to work together in areas that were not previously possible. This, all while maintaining a sense of ‘localness’ to operate and serve local communities. LLD encompasses the Hunter Region, Central Coast, New England, Northern NSW, Geelong and South West Victoria.
About the Position
The Finance & Payroll Officer (FPO) reports directly to the Finance Manager as part of the Finance team. The role supports the day-to-day activities that ensure the underlying financial management is positioned to meet LLD’s strategic goals.
The FPO assists with the preparation and processing of financial and management accounting information ensuring proper internal controls and financial policies are applied. The FPO supports the financial requirements of internal stakeholders and coordinates relationships with external parties.
About you
You will have demonstrated experience in all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. You will be able to draw upon your vocational qualification or significant work experience to ensure all required bookkeeping tasks are completed promptly but with a high level of accuracy.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will ensure you are able to provide high level customer service while resolving matters promptly as they arise. You will have experience with contemporary finance and payroll software as well as Microsoft Office to ensure day to day accounting, financial procedures, reconciling, and reporting are completed on time and to a high standard.
In return we will offer
- Permanent full-time position
- Hybrid working model - WFH and FWA
- Competitive salary and great salary packaging benefits – pay less tax
- Knowledge that you will be part of a team helping to make a difference to your community.
Sound interesting……..we would love to hear from you!
Candidates wishing to apply for this position should provide a current resume and cover letter outlining their ability to meet the position requirements.
Applications Close Tuesday 30 August 2022
To be successful in this position you will have:
• Certificate IV or above qualification in Accounting and/or experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with contemporary finance and payroll software.
• Excellent skills and experience in use of Online Banking, Excel and other Microsoft Office computer packages (including email and internet)
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of accounts payable and receivable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to customer focused service
• Well-developed communication skills, written and oral, use of initiative and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory bookkeeping requirements
• Knowledge of Modern Awards, National Employment Standards, FBT requirements and ATO payroll obligations.
• Ability to learn and understand GST as it applies to charitable organisations
• Excellent data entry skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Be able to work independently as well as within a team.
Should you have any further questions about the position please email *************@lifeline.org.au [link removed]