Finance Officer

6-Month Contract | Full-time, Parental Leave Coverage | South Hobart, TAS

Make an impact in a purpose-driven organisation supporting children, families and communities across Tasmania.

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – 'Children First' – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life.

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The role:

Due to upcoming parental leave, we are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our South Hobart-based Finance Team on a 6-month contract. This hands-on role will support the day-to-day finance operations of Lady Gowrie Tasmania, including accounts receivable, reconciliations, and end-of-month processes. It's ideal for someone who enjoys detail, consistency, and contributing to a supportive, purpose-driven workplace.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including raising and managing customer invoices, monitoring receivables, and following up outstanding payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations, reconcile childcare income and Paychoice receipts, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post general journals and balance-sheet reconciliations as part of end-of-month revenue accounting.
• Review weekly creditor payments and draft cheques as required.
• Lodge debts with collection services as needed.
• Provide general support across the Finance Team, assisting with peak workloads and backfilling roles when required.

What you'll bring:

• Relevant qualification (Certificate III or above) in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of finance systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central (Wiise) or Xap highly regarded.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Current (or ability to obtain) Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (child-related activity) and National Police Check.

What you'll receive:

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that supporting our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.
• In-house wellbeing initiatives and events to foster health, connection and balance.
• Annual flu vaccinations for staff and discounted private health insurance through partner providers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Salary packaging options up to $18,550
• 15% discount on education and care fees for your children attending our services.

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the "Apply Now" button.

Applications close 9am Friday 31 October 2025

We will be reviewing applications as they are received – early applications are encouraged.

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Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.