Assistant Finance Officer

Do you want to be a member of a team that supports people with disability to live the lifestyle they choose? Do you have a head for numbers and attention to detail? Be part of a team that makes a difference to those supported by the NDIS!

An opportunity exists for an Assistant Finance Officer to join our Finance team on an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. If you have experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing and you're looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that values their team members, then we want to hear from you.

Who we are: Home Support Association Inc (HSA) originated as a local, grass-roots service through the work of people living in this community and driven by the needs of people living in this community and continues to operate under these same principles today after more than 30 years of change and growth.

At HSA, as a truly local, NDIS provider, we work alongside people to identify their strengths, interests, and goals, providing just the right amount of support they need to be able to live the lifestyle they choose.

Who we are looking for: As an Assistant Finance Officer (Level 3), you will have qualifications relevant to or prior experience in the finance sector, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. You will work on a full-time basis to process accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll for 200+ staff.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

Well-developed communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain professional reciprocal relationships with suppliers and debtors Ability to manage workload to ensure you meet deadlines and utilise time efficiently to respond to conflicting priorities Attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely data entry into finance software systems Capacity to apply analytical and critical thinking skills across a range of finance related work activities Experience interpreting and applying industrial award instruments to ensure all payroll practices meet business and legislative requirements Ability to liaise with staff across the organisation with relation to payroll enquiries, and advice and assistance of financial legislation, policies and standards What you need: Relevant qualifications or experience in a similar role Financial and administrative experience requiring high level of accountability to financial and legal standards High level computer skills including proficiency with all aspects of MS Office Suite and corporate software systems Experience with accounting and payroll software - KeyPay and Sage preferred Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the not-for-profit/disability sector Current 'C' class driver's licence Ability to acquire a Working with Children check (blue card) and NDIS Worker Screening check (yellow card) prior to commencing What we offer: Working for an established, local not for profit organisation celebrating over 30 years of service to the community Access to learning and development with optional career progression and pathway planning Award wages, including applicable allowances and not for profit salary packaging options Employee Assistance Program and employee benefits A welcoming and friendly team environment What our team says about us: Quarterly Employee Happiness Surveys tell us that our staff report 8.2/10 overall happiness at work. This is what they had to say during one of our recent surveys:

"The management team is always open to feedback and values employee's opinions, which makes me feel valued as a member of the team."

"The culture of the organisation is contagious and flows on from the very top down through to employees and results show through to the participants."

"Very happy working at HSA. I enjoy my work colleagues and love my job. I enjoy coming to work every day and making a difference."

For more information about this opportunity to join our team, please call our Management Accountant, Kelila Williams on ******** .

To obtain a copy of the position description, email

How to apply: When applying, ensure you include your resume and cover letter .

We encourage you to apply today. We will be actively shortlisting applications as they are received.

HSA reserves the right to close this role to new applications prior to the advised closing date, should suitable candidates be identified for this opportunity.