Job Description

About the Role

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We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team in Canberra. This role plays a key part in supporting day‐to‐day finance operations, payroll processing, compliance activities, and overall business efficiency.

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Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will contribute to payroll, taxation, reporting, and process improvements while also supporting broader finance and back‐office functions.

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Candidates with payroll experience, as well as recent graduates looking to start their finance career, are encouraged to apply.

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Key Responsibilities

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Accounting & Payroll

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- Process contractor timesheets
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- Assist with monthly staff payroll, including leave balances and superannuation
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- Support invoicing and payment processing
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- Assist with taxation obligations
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- Assist with month‐end processes, reconciliations, and journal entries
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- Support preparation of management and budget reports, and annual financial statements
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- Assist with external audits
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- Manage salary packaging arrangements (e.g. novated leases, LAFHA)
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Business Compliance

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- Assist with state and territory licensing requirements
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- Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory obligations
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Finance & Operations Support

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- Input financial data into MYOB and internal systems
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- Manage timesheets and payroll invoice filing
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- Support monthly invoicing cycles
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- Run reports (e.g. Aged Receivables) and follow up outstanding payments
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General Duties

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- Monitor shared finance/admin inboxes
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- Support ad‐hoc finance and operational tasks
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About You

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You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast‐paced environment.

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Skills & Experience

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- Previous experience in a finance or payroll processing role
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- Familiarity with MYOB and/or Astute Payroll (highly desirable)
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- High attention to detail and accuracy
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- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Personal Attributes

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- Self‐motivated with the ability to work autonomously
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- Team‐oriented with a collaborative mindset
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- Committed to continuous improvement and best practice
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- Qualified, reliable, and organised
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- Comfortable working in a hybrid and digitally connected team
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What's on Offer

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Joining Whizdom means becoming part of a respected, values‐driven organisation that puts people first.

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Benefits Include:

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- Competitive salary package
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- Flexible, family‐friendly work environment
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- Annual Whizdom conference and team events
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- Structured onboarding and ongoing training
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- Exposure to diverse clients across government and private sectors
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- A fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture
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At Whizdom, we're building something special—a business grounded in trust, transparency, and long‐term relationships. You'll be supported to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to a high‐performing team.

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📌 Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra