About the Role We are seeking a

Finance Officer

to join our Finance Team in Canberra. This role plays a key part in supporting day‑to‑day finance operations, payroll processing, compliance activities, and overall business efficiency.

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will contribute to payroll, taxation, reporting, and process improvements while also supporting broader finance and back‑office functions.

Candidates with payroll experience, as well as recent graduates looking to start their finance career, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Payroll

Process contractor timesheets

Assist with monthly staff payroll, including leave balances and superannuation

Support invoicing and payment processing

Assist with taxation obligations

Assist with month‑end processes, reconciliations, and journal entries

Support preparation of management and budget reports, and annual financial statements

Assist with external audits

Manage salary packaging arrangements (e.g. novated leases, LAFHA)

Business Compliance

Assist with state and territory licensing requirements

Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory obligations

Finance & Operations Support

Input financial data into MYOB and internal systems

Manage timesheets and payroll invoice filing

Support monthly invoicing cycles

Run reports (e.g. Aged Receivables) and follow up outstanding payments

General Duties

Monitor shared finance/admin inboxes





Support ad‑hoc finance and operational tasks

About You You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a finance or payroll processing role

Familiarity with

MYOB and/or Astute Payroll

(highly desirable)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously

Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset

Committed to continuous improvement and best practice

Professional, reliable, and organised

Comfortable working in a hybrid and digitally connected team

What’s on Offer Joining Whizdom means becoming part of a respected, values‑driven organisation that puts people first.

Benefits Include:

Market-competitive salary package

Flexible, family‑friendly work environment

Annual Whizdom conference and team events

Structured onboarding and ongoing training

Exposure to diverse clients across government and private sectors

A fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture

At Whizdom, we’re building something special— a business grounded in trust, transparency, and long‑term relationships . You’ll be supported to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to a high‑performing team.

📌 Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra