Finance Officer

Finance Officer - Accounts Payable Join to apply for the Finance Officer - Accounts Payable role at Charter Diligence . Base Pay Range A$37.00/yr - A$37.00/yr This range is provided by Charter Diligence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About the Role This Finance Officer (AP Officer) position provides essential administrative and financial processing support to ensure smooth execution of daily payment activities, reconciliations and stakeholder enquiries. The role is ideal for candidates seeking to strengthen their foundational finance skills within a structured and supportive team environment, with coaching and mentoring available to help build capability. You will work with a high-performing finance team that deals with high-volume transactions, assisting in daily operational tasks that underpin accurate reporting and financial compliance. This role also contributes to onboarding new agencies and supporting audit and early‑close deliverables. Finance Officer - $37/hr + super Location: Sydney CBD Working Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week Start Date: ASAP End Date: 30/06/2026 (Possible extension further) One Teams interview expected (on Thursday this week) Background checks: Police Check + two verbal references Key Responsibilities Prepare daily agency payment processing tasks with accuracy and timeliness. Perform balance sheet and month‑end account reconciliations. Upload data and assist with transactional processing within finance systems. Support onboarding processes for new agencies and ensure required documentation is completed. Respond to internal and external enquiries, providing clear and accurate information. Deliver administrative support to finance operations, including maintaining records and logs. Assist with audit preparation, early close activities and compliance documentation. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Maintain data accuracy through regular checks, reviews and updates. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow across financial tasks. Escalate issues as needed to ensure appropriate resolution. Support ad hoc administrative duties as required to meet business demands. Assist with accounts payable entry, invoice validation and vendor administration. Prepare simple financial reports or summaries for team review. Monitor shared inboxes and allocate queries appropriately. Support the maintenance of internal controls and procedure documentation. Assist with data cleansing activities to improve system integrity. About You 1–2 years’ experience in finance, accounts payable, administration, or transactional processing. Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently with numerical data. Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, filters, pivot tables advantageous). Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume environment. Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders. Willingness to learn and participate in coaching and mentoring. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems highly regarded. Understanding of general ledger and reconciliation processes beneficial. Sponsorship is not available for this role. As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work‑rights verification at Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help. Application Process Important: Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work‑rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting. We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to this job post. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at and (Sydney), (Melbourne), (Brisbane), or (Perth). Charter Diligence is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr