Senior Finance Officer - Finance Operations & Branch Support

Join a values-driven organisation where your finance expertise will make a real impact.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering comprehensive bookkeeping, branch accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and finance administration services across multiple operational locations and stakeholders.

Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of financial processes while providing exceptional support to internal stakeholders, volunteers and suppliers.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, including branch accounting, accounts payable, account reconciliations, financial reporting and stakeholder support.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across multiple aspects of finance operations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Branch Support

- Process and accurately record income and expenditure transactions.
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records across multiple locations.
- Ensure correct general ledger allocation and GST treatment of transactions.
- Reconcile operating bank accounts, investment accounts and term deposits.
- Investigate discrepancies and prepare accounting adjustments and journals.
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports.
- Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure accounting processes are applied consistently and accurately.

Accounts Receivable & Finance Administration

- Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, receipting and account maintenance.
- Monitor debtor accounts and undertake credit control activities.
- Process and maintain general ledger journals and adjustments.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Undertake cash and float reconciliations and coordinate banking requirements.
- Process and reconcile electronic payment platforms.




- Manage fuel card administration and related account reconciliations.
- Administer compliance-related financial obligations.
- Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Assist with audit preparation and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support financial reporting activities.

Accounts Payable

- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, GST treatment and supporting documentation.
- Maintain supplier records and support payment processing activities.
- Manage supplier account enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
- Follow up outstanding invoices and account matters.
- Support payment approval processes and finance workflows.

Stakeholder & Volunteer Support

- Act as the key point of contact for finance-related enquiries.
- Provide professional, friendly and practical support to stakeholders and volunteers.
- Explain financial procedures and reporting requirements clearly and effectively.
- Follow up outstanding information and documentation.
- Build positive working relationships while maintaining accounting standards and deadlines.

Continuous Improvement

- Assist with finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Support the implementation of efficient and effective financial systems and procedures.
- Undertake additional finance duties as required.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Essential Skills & Experience

- Previous experience in a Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer or Bookkeeper position.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and reconciliation processes.
- Demonstrated experience in transactional accounting and bookkeeping.
- Experience preparing journals and working within general ledger environments.
- Sound understanding of GST, banking procedures and financial controls.




- Experience reconciling multiple bank and investment accounts.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero.
- Experience using Dext or similar invoice processing systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Personal Attributes

You will be

- Highly organised and methodical.
- Professional, approachable and customer-focused.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented thinker.
- Comfortable managing a high-volume transactional workload.
- Patient and supportive when assisting stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
- Reliable, accountable and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Desirable

- Experience working within a not-for-profit, community-based or membership organisation.
- Experience working with volunteers or geographically dispersed stakeholders.
- Experience supporting multiple sites, branches or business units.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Enjoy a diverse and interesting workload.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisational success.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Stable and secure position within a respected organisation.
- Varied role offering both operational and stakeholder-facing responsibilities.

Apply Now If you are a motivated finance professional who enjoys working across a broad range of accounting responsibilities and takes pride in accuracy, stakeholder support and delivering excellent outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an integral part of a high-performing finance team.

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

📌 Senior Finance Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 The HR Room
📍 Adelaide