Payroll And Finance Officer

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Introduction:
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We are committed to excellence in meeting sexual and reproductive health needs of the community. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Learning & development support
• Flexible working options

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

Description:
About you

Numbers are your first language, but people are your priority. As our new Payroll and Finance Officer, you will be able to handle sensitive payroll information and financial records with the same level of confidentiality and respect our clinicians provide our clients and can make sure their payslip is the easiest part of their fortnight. We are looking for a sharp and proactive problem solver who can navigate the complexities of finance with a smile. If you are organised, obsessed with accuracy, have the skills and experience, and are ready to make an impact on this small finance team, this is the desk you have been looking for.

About the role

• Newington NSW location base
• Permanent full time

The Payroll and Finance Officer is primarily responsible for end-to-end management and processing of the organisations fortnightly payroll, ensuing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all legislative and industrial requirements.
The role also provides support to the Finance team, including but not limited to end of month reconciliation, general administration and accounting support.

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia on julial@fpnsw.org.au

Skills and Experiences:
Selection Criteria
Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, financial or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including salary packaging
• Strong experience using payroll systems and electronic timesheet platforms
• Experience using accounting/ERP systems and working with general ledger transactions
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, multiple Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, and compliance requirements, with the ability to understand and apply them in practice
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying industrial instruments, including Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and system efficiencies
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must have full Australian working rights

Desirable

• Knowledge of MYOB Greentree, ELMO software or Employment Hero
• Exposure to Portable Long Service Leave schemes or similar statutory reporting requirements

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role