• Flexible and friendly organisation, hybrid work options available
• Permanent, Part-time 15 - 22.5 hours per week
• Salary Range: SCHADS 3.1- 4.1 (depending on experience)
• No closing date - please apply as soon as possible!

As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters with a team that really cares, we offer our staff benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay.
• Work for purpose as part of a collaborative, hardworking and high performing team.
• Enjoy the flexibility to choose the days and hours that suit you whether working from home or our bright, open-plan office just a short walk from Central or Redfern station
• Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing Programs, professional development and mentoring

ABOUT DVNSW

We are the peak body for specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) services in NSW representing over 190 DFV services across the state. We work from a feminist, social justice perspective and recognise that DFV is serious, prevalent and driven by gender inequality. We work to eliminate domestic and family violence through leadership of the specialist DFV sector and the NSW policy environment, promoting best practice responses and primary prevention.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We live and work by our values and we're all about creating better experiences – for our members and for each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Assistant is a varied role covering a range of financial tasks and will require energy, initiative, excellent time management, organisational and communication skills

This role is responsible for providing general administrative support to the finance manager including accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, following up invoices and general ledger reconciliations. The Finance Assistant will also be a ‘go-to’ person for the wider team for support in areas such as timesheets, leave and payroll, expenses and support with following finance policies and procedures.

Success measures in this role include:

• Reconciliation of bank and ledger accounts accurately by their scheduled deadline.
• Payment processing accurate and on time
• Invoice processing cycle time of 14 days or less.
• A great working relationship with the wider team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be suitable for this role, you would need:

• Proficient knowledge of Xero, Excel, DEXT, WEEL and Microsoft Office
• Proficient knowledge of payroll processes and the SCHCADS Award
• Knowledge of CRM systems
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Presents and conducts self professionally at all times.
• A sense of humour
• Aligns to the values and vision of DVNSW

Industry experience

• Experience in a finance role in a not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV or above in relevant Financial Administration qualification or a minimum of three years bookkeeping/accounts assistant experience

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The role operates within the specialist women's domestic and family violence sector.

We strongly encourage applicants to view the attached position description prior to applying.

DVNSW is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Right to work in Australia, and National Police History checks.

If you have questions about this role, please email Rebecca Plummer on, using the subject line: Finance Assistant, or via phone on 02 9698 9777.

Please apply promptly, as we may shortlist and commence interviews within the advertising period.

A position description is attached.