Finance Officer

Are you a finance whiz? Join the Vinnies Finance team, keep the numbers on track and use your skills to make a real difference while you’re at it!

• Make your numbers count as part of a friendly and well-connected team
• $36.22 per hour + 15% superannuation + generous salary packaging benefits
• Park with ease with free onsite parking at our Yarralumla office

About the Role

As part of our high-performing Finance team, you’ll report to the Finance Manager and play a key role in keeping the Society’s financial operations running smoothly. You’ll manage the finance inbox, process invoices, oversee corporate credit card processes, complete monthly bank reconciliations and respond to finance-related enquiries, while also contributing to month-end activities and other finance functions as required.

This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, building strong relationships while ensuring our financial processes are accurate, efficient and delivered on time. If you’re organised, proactive, detail-focused and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term, part-time or full-time opportunity covering parental leave, offering a minimum of 30 hours per week, with work scheduled across Monday to Friday.

About You

You’re a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys keeping things on track, solving problems and getting the details right. With a sound understanding of accounting practices and a proactive, can-do approach, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and great service matter. You’ll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to work with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have a qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping and have 1–2 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar role. A solid understanding of accounting principles, including prepayments, accruals, cross-charges and reconciliations, is essential. Experience with TechnologyOne, ExpenseMe, Excel or other financial systems will be highly regarded.

Successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card upon commencement.

Why Join Vinnies?

At Vinnies, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where you can make a difference while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy:

• 14-month fixed-term opportunity.
• Enterprise Agreement Classification Level 2 with $36.22 per hour + 15% Superannuation 
• Increase your take home pay. Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year
• Additional leave provisions to support your work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing programs to support you both at work and beyond.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities within a supportive and innovative workplace.

Want to Know More?

For detailed role information, please contact Catherine Zappulla, Finance Manager via Catherine.Zappulla@vinnies-cg.org.au using the subject line: Finance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0487 213 496 (during business hours).

For general recruitment enquiries, contact our recruitment team at careers@vinnies-cg.org.au using the subject line: Finance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.

The position description can be downloaded here (also attached below).

Applications Close: 11:30pm, on the closing date.

Please note shortlisted applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people.  We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care. Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.