Finance Officer

Opportunity:

Role: Permanent Full time

Location: Dandenong

Are you passionate about working in the Disability Sector?

Do you embody our values of Integrity, Connectedness, Individuality and Courage?

Be a part of something meaningful

About Us:

The Bridge is a progressive not-for-profit organisation delivering services to people with disability, and from disadvantaged backgrounds, throughout the south-eastern and northern Melbourne community. We promote the right to equal opportunity with our overall aim being to increase access for our participants and provide support for them to achieve their goals. Our services include opportunities regarding employment, NDIS Plan management via Support Coordinators, respite and recreation; social and community participation and building life skills. Our mission is to support and advocate for individuals through education, employment, life experiences, social and community connections. If this resonates with you, read on

About You:

You're an organised and detail-focused finance professional with strong accounts payable and receivable experience. You take pride in accuracy, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards of financial integrity. You're confident working with accounting systems, comfortable analysing data, and quick to resolve discrepancies. You communicate clearly, build positive working relationships, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation. You're proactive, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities while upholding compliance with financial policies and procedures. You also bring a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile daily accounts receivable transactions.
• Investigate and resolve unidentified or disputed payments.
• Process supplier invoices with accurate coding and authorisation.
• Maintain supplier records and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Prepare regular accounts payable payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve creditor queries.
• Administer and reconcile corporate credit cards via Flexi Purchase.
• Prepare monthly credit card and expenditure reports.
• Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and track grant and funding receipts.
• Support ethical procurement processes and maintain contracts/supplier registers.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers regarding repairs, maintenance, and claims.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Strong experience in accounts payable/receivable, general ledger reconciliation, cash management, corporate cards management and Procurement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and intermediate Microsoft Word proficiency.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification with at least 2 years' experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in procurement policy implementation or supplier contract management.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Familiarity with NDIS processes.
• WWCC

Why Join Us:

• Lead impactful work that directly benefits individuals
• Working alongside a knowledgeable, passionate and supportive leaders and team
• A commitment to your professional growth
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2650 for entertainment per year
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to free Employee Assistance/Wellbeing Program
• Birthday Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Laptop

Apply Now:

If you meet the requirements above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Please also note that appointment to the position is subject to several checks including two satisfactory professional reference checks and is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia. It is also a requirement of this position to acquire and maintain NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance throughout employment with our organisation.

The opportunity to apply for this position will close as of Monday 24th November 2025. Please note we may contact candidates for interview prior to the closing date.