• Permanent, full-time
• Based in Auburn, NSW
• Generous salary packaging benefits

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

Sydney Archdiocesan Central Council (SACC) has a centralised management structure which supports our extensive retail operations as well as a range of community service programs. Our Vinnies shops provide furniture, clothing and household goods to people who are experiencing hardship and are also a valuable resource for people on low incomes, enabling them to purchase good quality furniture, clothing and other household items at an affordable price. Our eleven Community Support Centres provide a welcoming, safe space where people experiencing hardship and/or social isolation can access a range of assistance and our specialized services provide support in the areas of homelessness, mental health, disability and counselling.

SACC's Finance and Accounting Department is responsible for all areas of finance and accounting within SACC. It is based at the SACC head office in Auburn and provides support to all of its retail and welfare services.

The Role

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the end to end accounts payable function and providing high quality administrative support for the Sydney Archdiocese Central Council.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Processing of accounts payable transactions and petty cash reimbursements on a day to day basis;
• Performing month end closing and reconciliation of suppliers' statements;
• Providing administrative support to the Finance & Accounting team including attending to incoming and outgoing mail, managing the intake of relevant internal communications e.g. phone calls, faxes and emails as required.

This role will report to the Accountant. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience including experience with the use of large scale accounting software packages
• Ability to follow established processes, work autonomously and as part of the team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Proven attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs, Intermediate level in Excel
• Willingness to work in accordance with the ethos and Mission Statement of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the Society's Code of Conduct

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.