Finance assistant – part time

Community Services #1 seeks a part‐time Finance Assistant for immediate start to manage accounts payable/receivable, process transactions, and handle related queries.

Community Services #1 is a not‐for‐profit supporting people and families across the ACT and surrounding NSW. We deliver practical, person‐centred services that strengthen community wellbeing and belonging.

• Perform accounts payable and receivable tasks, including invoice processing, reimbursements, billing, supplier payments, data entry, and managing finance inbox queries.
• Apply financial controls and policies to transactions, identify and escalate discrepancies, maintain asset and contract records, ensure compliance and confidentiality.
• Take responsibility for accurate work, follow procedures, use judgement within guidelines, support team collaboration, manage stakeholder enquiries, follow up debts, and maintain accurate records.

• Certificate III qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, maintain strong attention to detail and data accuracy, communicate effectively, and work across multiple systems and software platforms.

Part‐time ongoing role – 60 hours per fortnight. Remuneration aligned to SCHADS Level 3, plus super and salary packaging. Supportive team, development opportunities and free parking.

Current driver's licence and ability to obtain/maintain required pre‐employment checks and certifications (including National Police Check, Working with Children Check and First Aid), plus mandatory training as required.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Workplace adjustments are available.

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your qualification and finance/accounting experience.

Contact People & Culture on 02 1234 759 or email peo******@communityservices1.org.