WHO WE ARE:

Expression Australia, formerly known as Vicdeaf/Tasdeaf, is a progressive not-for-profit organisation with a vision for access, inclusion and equal opportunity. Established in 1884, we are a leader in providing services to people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who experience barriers to participation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Finance Officer is responsible for assisting in the administering of Expression Australia’s payroll, accounts payable and receivable, debt collection, petty cash, and bank reconciliations working in conjunction with the other finance staff.

This is a 12 month full time role based in East Melbourne with flexible working arrangements available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payroll and associated activities in line with Finance Department procedures
• Maintain all financial records/reconciliations in accordance with record keeping procedures/requirements
• Ensure all payroll administration is processed effectively and efficiently with support of other finance staff
• Respond to all payroll and general finance queries
• Prepare and processing of customer/client invoices for payment
• Follow up on overdue invoices
• Bank reconciliations including receipting of all income
• Reconciling corporate credit card statements and employee expense claims
• Assisting in general finance responsibilities as required.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in payroll, accounts payable and receivable, debt collection and bank reconciliation and associated software, experience with the KeyPay payroll system is desirable
• Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to liaise with individuals at all levels in a friendly, responsive and timely manner
• Ability to apply integrity and ethics to all work related matters and ensures personal compliance within privacy and confidentiality legislation requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent and self-motivated
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to successfully manage competing issues and deadlines
• Strong team focused approach both within department and with external departments
• Strong IT are and advantage
• IAS, AAB, and AAS knowledge and practical application (desirable)
• A basic understanding of the general legislative framework regarding corporate management (desirable)
• Auslan Language skills (minimum Level 2)

IN ADDITION TO REWARDING WORK, WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Generous salary packaging entitlements, increasing your take-home pay
• Generous conditions and a focus on work life balance
• East Melbourne Location with flexible working arrangements available
• A positive and engaging work environment with ongoing support and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Being part of something bigger - we are a department of Expression Australia, a progressive, iconic community organisation established in 1884

For more detailed information about this role, please see the Position Description and our website: www.expression.com.au/jobs.

Please note: As an NDIS provider, Expression Australia is required to conduct compliance checks including Police Check & Disability Worker Screening checks against the preferred candidate before the candidate’s employment being confirmed i.e. before a contract of employment is provided. Applicants will be required to pay for their own NDIS Worker Screening Check but will be advised by Expression Australia when this is required.

Outcomes of compliance checks do not automatically bar disqualify candidates from a position however a risk assessment will need to be taken against the inherent requirements of the job.

For a full description of this role, including outcomes and performance indicators, please see the Position Description below.

Applicants may be contacted prior to the application closing date.