$80,000 per year + Super + Salary Packaging

Full Time | 12-Month Fixed Term with a View to Permanent | Melbourne, VIC

Use your finance and payroll expertise in a role where accurate work supports meaningful social impact.

The Big Issue Australia is an independent not-for-profit organisation that creates work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. Through our social enterprises and programs, including The Big Issue magazine, Community Street Soccer Program, Women’s Workforce and The Big Issue Classroom, we help people earn an income, build confidence and connect with their community.

We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Finance & Payroll Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an important hands-on role in ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely delivery of our day-to-day finance and payroll operations across The Big Issue and Homes for Homes.

Key responsibilities

We require a driven and self-motivated person with an enthusiastic and positive approach, keen to take responsibility across the following objectives:

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Process Accounts Payable invoices in NetSuite, including fortnightly payment runs and authorisation processes

Process Accounts Receivable transactions, including uploading daily sales and creating invoices for internal and external stakeholders

Monitor, follow up and manage overdue debtors in a timely manner

Payroll and employee payments

Process fortnightly payroll, including leave, allowances and Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions

Maintain employee profiles in the payroll system, including updates to employee details, remuneration and award rates





Assist with payroll-related calculations including but not limited to long service leave, termination payments and other ad hoc requests

Manage superannuation obligations, including lodgements and payments

Banking and reconciliations

Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations as required

Month-end, year-end and audit support

Assist with end-of-month financial processes, including journals and reconciliations

Assist with end-of-financial-year tasks and annual audits, including preparation of supporting documentation

Fixed assets management

Maintain the fixed asset register

Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliations and prepare depreciation journals

Systems, processes and continuous improvement

Provide proactive advice and support for system and process improvements

Support effective use of finance systems to ensure data accuracy and efficiency

Stakeholder support and service delivery

Provide high levels of internal and external customer service

Build positive working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation

Other responsibilities

Assist with the facilities and administration activities of the head office.





Assist the Human Resources Business Partner with onboarding and other processes when required

Other duties as required as directed by the manager.

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or related field

Relevant experience in an accounting or finance role

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

CPA or CA qualification (or in progress)

Experience using NetSuite and payroll systems

Experience in a not-for-profit or multi-entity environment

Style

All positions at The Big Issue are designed to meet the company’s goals. To achieve these goals, we need people who:

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About you

You will be someone who is comfortable taking ownership of your work, can manage recurring deadlines without losing attention to detail, and communicates clearly when something needs investigation or escalation.

You will ideally bring a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or a related discipline, relevant finance/accounting experience, strong Excel skills and demonstrated organisational and time-management capability. Experience with NetSuite, payroll systems, a not-for-profit or multi-entity environment, and CPA/CA qualifications or study will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who values accuracy, accountability, positive service and collaboration, and who genuinely connects with the purpose of The Big Issue.

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📌 Finance and Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Big Issue
📍 Melbourne