Assistant, Finance

Permanent, Full-time position

About the role The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is seeking an Assistant, Finance to join its Finance team. This role is responsible for delivering a range of transactional finance services, including the creation and processing of invoices, journals, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will play an significant role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of financial services while providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with detail, building stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoices, payments and reconciliations.
- Prepare journals, payment runs, EFT and BPAY transactions.
- Maintain supplier records and assist with vendor account management.
- Generate, raise and send invoices, post payments, track overdue accounts, resolve discrepancies and reconcile monthly accounts receivable ledgers.
- Reconcile supplier and customer accounts, ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
- Process employee reimbursement claims, credit card statements and other finance-related transactions.
- Provide timely and professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Contribute to process improvements and support the wider Finance team as required.

About You We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused finance professional who shares our values of service, collaboration, and integrity.



You will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide responsive support to a diverse range of stakeholders. Equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team, you will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

A willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos is essential, along with a desire to contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.

Successful applicants will require a current National Police Clearance and proof of their right to work in Australia.

Essential:

- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Finance, Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable role.
- Experience processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Demonstrated experience preparing journals, reconciliations, and payment runs.
- Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Experience using financial management systems and computerised accounting software.
- Knowledge of GST requirements, preferably within a not-for-profit environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service focus and ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A willingness and capacity to support the Catholic ethos.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your application on SEEK by no later than Monday, 16th of November 2026 howeverplease note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable candidates apply.

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📌 Assistant, Finance (Perth)
🏢 Archdiocese of Perth
📍 Perth