**Join a growing organisation doing meaningful work, and have the work/life balance you've always dreamed of!**:
- **Generous salary circa $70,000 - $80,000 + super +relocation assistance negotiable + benefits!**:
- **Use your NDIS Finance experience and live in one of the most beautiful regions of Australia, with a vibrant cultural precinct!**
We are **Ave Maria**, a registered NDIS provider based in Dapto, in the Illawarra region, and providing specialty care for the disability sector.
Ave Maria is committed to **delivering specialist, quality and tailored disability services to the unique needs of each participant** that allows them to experience choice and control over their life - and ultimately, live their fullest life possible.
Due to our organisation's growth and expansion, we are currently looking for a **Payroll and Finance Officer **with NDIS experience to join us in our **Dapto office full-time.**
**The Opportunity**
As our **Payroll and Finance Officer**, you will be responsible for all **Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll and End-of-Month functions (EOM). **This includes all NDIS-related invoicing and reconciliations.
You will report to our Director and work closely alongside our Operations Manager, Rostering Manager, and Human Resources Officer. Our head office team will collaborate with you and provide assistance in all things payroll related, including compliance, reporting, and award legislation.
**Responsibilities**:
- End-to-end payroll processing, including award compliance for our team of approximately 150+ staff
- Full AP and AR, including NDIS-specific invoicing and reconciliation
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure full NDIS compliance
- EOM reconciliations and financial statements, including GL and BAS preparation
- Contribute to process improvements and maintain compliance with regulations
You will use your **NDIS-based Finance Officer experience **to implement and improve processes as needed.
**About You**
As our Payroll and Finance Officer, you will have **strong experience in AP, AR, and EOM within the NDIS**. You will be looking for a role where you can **grow and develop your career** as you play a key role in developing our finance function and processes.
You will be interested in learning about Payroll and eager to take on new opportunities. Your friendly attitude will serve you well when you join our close-knit team.
You will have:
- A minimum Diploma of accounting or similar qualification in business or commerce
- Minimum 1+ years full end-to-end AP and AR experience in an NDIS organisation
- Experience in EOM and GL reconciliation in an **NDIS** organisation
- NDIS Worker Screening and PRODA account or willingness to obtain
- Understanding of relevant legislation including tax and award interpretation
- High-level communication and time-management skills
- Experience and understanding of Xero and KeyPay
- Attention to detail and confidentiality in financial matters
**Rewards and Benefits**
When you join Ave Maria, you will be joining an organisation that supports and uplifts each other and the community around them. As our part-time team member you will have full flexibility to work your hours when suits you, and get the work/life balance you've been looking for!
You will earn an attractive **salary circa $70,000 - $80,000 plus super**, and a great range of benefits.
Benefits include:
- **Flexible working hours**:
- **Ongoing training and development**:
- **Opportunities for role progression**:
- **Great office culture with monthly team lunches**
- Use your NDIS Finance experience in this exciting and evolving role, with a great organisation!_
**Life in Wollongong**
When you live in Dapto, you'll be just 15 minutes south of the heart of Wollongong, and you'll be on one of Australia's most beautiful lakes, alongside the ocean with world-class beaches, and neaby stunning mountains.
Our region is also filled with the arts; we have multiple galleries and performance spaces; our science centre which is fun for the whole family; and our history, including the steelworks and Wollongong's famous Blue Mile. We are also home to the Southern Hemisphere's largest Buddhist Temple.
With all this and more, there's a fun and adventurous lifestyle for everyone in Wollongong!
**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dapto, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person