Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer / Bookkeeper is responsible for the end-to-end transactional finance function, ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled financial processing across the organisation. This is a hands-on role that requires a highly capable finance professional with robust Xero knowledge who can take ownership of high-volume invoicing and accounts receivable, while managing accounts payable, payroll and reconciliations, and continually improving processes and controls.
Key responsibilities
Manage high-volume weekly invoicing across NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed clients
Submit and reconcile NDIS bulk claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Ensure invoices are prepared accurately and issued within required timeframes
Monitor incoming payments and follow up outstanding receivables
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and remittance queries
Reconcile customer payments, funding and donation receipts
Produce debtor and billing reports for management
Process supplier invoices and employee reimbursements
Prepare and manage payment runs
Reconcile bank, credit card, debtor and creditor accounts
Process fortnightly payroll using Employment Hero
Process superannuation and STP lodgements
Support salary packaging administration
Maintain payroll records and reconciliations
Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries
Assist with BAS/IAS preparation, audits and compliance reporting
Maintain strong financial controls and documentation
Identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes and strengthen financial controls.
Contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes as the organisation builds its internal capability




About you
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior bookkeeping, finance officer or similar role
Qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field
Proven ability to manage end-to-end transactional finance, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reconciliations
Sound knowledge of financial systems and accounting software, including Xero
Experience with payroll systems (experience with Employment Hero highly regarded)
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify causes and follow issues through to resolution
High attention to detail and accuracy
A meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation
Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
Six weeks annual leave (pro rata)
A supportive and collaborative culture
Modern offices located on the Deakin University campus in Geelong
The opportunity to contribute to an organisation combining clinical excellence, research and innovation
The opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function and contribute to ongoing process improvement
About us
Kids+ supports children and young people with complex physical needs to thrive. We are a leading not-for-profit organisation based on Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong, providing specialist allied health services for children and young people with complex physical needs. We combine specialist therapy services with research, training and community engagement to improve outcomes for children and families now and into the future.
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📌 Senior Finance Officer (Geelong)
🏢 Kids Plus Foundation
📍 Geelong