Finance Officer

**Introduction**:
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join our Shared Services team on a permanent full-time basis, located in Newcastle West.
In this role, you will process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for the Diocese and its agencies. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, you’ll liaise with Accounts Manager and AR/AP Team Leader, colleagues, suppliers, and customers to ensure the efficient delivery of financial operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking to develop their career within a values-based organisation that promotes teamwork, learning, and service excellence. Experience with TechnologyOne and AP automation systems such as RapidAP is desirable.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible Work Arrangements available including hybrid working.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
- Modern office facilities with a coffee machine.

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**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for the administration of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function for the Diocese and it’s agencies with a strong focus on the Catholic Schools Office. The Finance Officer interacts with other Finance Shared Service team members, and colleagues from across the Diocese and communicates with external suppliers/providers and customers in performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the capacity to work effectively in a team
- Proven experience in the administration of accounts receivable and accounts payable at a high level
- Sound knowledge of purchasing and receivables processes and related internal controls
- Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- A good understanding of accounting and GST procedures
- High level computer literacy including experience with PCs (particularly MS Word and Excel) and computerised purchasing and financial information management systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including effective telephone manner
- Experience with TechnologyOne (Desirable)
- Experience with RapidAP or other AP automation systems (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

**Applications close**: 11:59pm Monday 27th October 2024
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.