Contribute to positive change within local and migrant communities
Part‐time contract, working 3 days per week for 3 months
Immediate start, based in Northwest Melbourne
The Organisation
Our client is a respected community agency providing essential services to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across Victoria.
With a strong focus on early intervention and prevention, they work to create opportunities for positive change, empowerment, and personal development.
Their programs span adult education, children's contact services, neighbourhood house initiatives, and community legal services, supporting individuals and families at every stage of life.
Benefits & Culture
Immediate start available
Working 3 days per week, Monday and Tuesday, and one flexible day
Potential contract extension
The Role
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support numerous accounting functions, including payroll and also assist with the below financial duties:
Post monthly accruals and fortnightly payroll journals
Undertake payroll operations by processing fortnightly adjustments including superannuation, salary packaging, leave entitlements and WorkCover
Support audit processes by preparing and delivering payroll‐related documents
Monitor corporate credit card expenditure, ensuring invoices and receipts are approved via the correct delegation policy




Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable and follow up any outstanding accounts
Manage timely preparation of program invoices, and ensure payment confirmations are communicated to relevant stakeholders
Skills Required
You will have demonstrated experience using accounting systems, ideally from a not‐for‐profit setting.
You will also have the following skills:
Experience with payroll processing and using payroll software, including attendance and time
Have a strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of AP and AR processes
Hold a Working with Children Check and current criminal records check with ongoing validity
Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting
Desirable to be CPA Qualified and experience using Xero or Elmo payroll system
NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with.
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for.
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📌 Finance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Ngo Recruitment
📍 Melbourne