Job Description
Finance & Payroll Administration Assistant n
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Townsville Independent Program for Active Community Living (TIPACL)
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Townsville, QLD
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Finance & Administration | Disability & Community Services
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Make your numbers count for something.
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TIPACL is a local not-for-profit organisation supporting people with disability to live the life they choose.
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We're looking for an organised, reliable and detail-focused Finance & Payroll Administration Assistant to join our Management and Administration team.
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Working closely with our Finance Coordinator, you'll play an key role in keeping the financial and payroll functions of our organisation running smoothly. This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants their work to contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference in the Townsville community.
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nAbout the role n
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No two weeks will look exactly the same. You'll provide hands-on support across payroll, accounts, NDIS-related financial administration and general office functions.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Processing fortnightly payroll, including taxation, superannuation and salary sacrifice payments
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Processing accounts payable and receivable
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Entering creditor and debtor information and processing payments
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Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
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Maintaining accurate financial records and the General Ledger
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Assisting with monthly financial income and expenditure reporting
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Preparing and submitting Business Activity Statements (BAS)
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Uploading and processing NDIS claims
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Assisting with the management and monitoring of NDIS plan management budgets
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Supporting the Finance Coordinator with information and reporting for annual audits
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Maintaining accurate digital records, filing and financial documentation
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Providing general administration and reception support when required
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Assisting with correspondence, data entry, office supplies and other day-to-day administrative tasks.
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The position works closely with our Finance Coordinator while also being part of TIPACL's wider Management and Administration team.
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nAbout you n
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We're looking for someone who is accurate, organised and dependable, but who also enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
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You'll ideally bring:
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Previous experience in a finance, payroll, accounts or bookkeeping administration role
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Experience processing payroll and a positive understanding of payroll-related obligations
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Experience with accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations
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Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
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Confidence working with financial, payroll and client management systems
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Clear written and verbal communication skills
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The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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A high level of discretion when handling confidential financial and employee information
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The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
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A willingness to learn and adapt as systems and processes evolve.
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Experience within the NDIS, disability, community services or not-for-profit sector would be highly regarded, particularly experience with NDIS claiming or plan management.
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Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated practical experience in finance, payroll, bookkeeping or administration will also be highly regarded. The existing position description identifies relevant qualifications and a minimum of two years' practical experience, along with experience in direct service delivery and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector.
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nWhy join TIPACL? n
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TIPACL has been part of the Townsville community for decades, supporting people with disability to have choice and control over their lives.
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When you join TIPACL, you're not simply processing payroll or reconciling accounts — the work happening behind the scenes helps our frontline teams continue providing quality support to the people who choose us.
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You'll be joining a local, values-driven organisation where:
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You'll work as part of a supportive and approachable Management and Administration team
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Your role is varied and has a direct impact across the organisation
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You'll have opportunities to develop your knowledge across finance, payroll and the NDIS
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You'll work in an organisation focused on continuous improvement and quality
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You'll know the work you do contributes to better outcomes for people with disability in our community.
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📌 Payroll & Finance Assistant (Townsville)
🏢 TIPACL
📍 Townsville