Finance Officer

Location: Armidale NSW (Hybrid options available for the right candidate)

Classification: Level 4 – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award)

Hours: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Reports to: Finance Manager

About The Ascent Group

The Ascent Group is a respected not-for-profit organisation providing a range of disability, employment, and community support services across the New England region. We are committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality services that empower individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their independence and wellbeing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our professional and dedicated Finance team. This key role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of our financial operations and plays a vital part in supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and strategic objectives.

The Finance Officer is responsible for:

• End-to-end payroll processing in compliance with relevant awards, legislation, and taxation requirements.
• Accounts payable management including supplier payments, reimbursements, and reconciliations.
• Providing back-up support for accounts receivable and billing activities.
• Completing daily, monthly, and year-end reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting.
• Supporting budgeting, audits, compliance, and process improvements.

This position works closely with the Finance Manager and other internal teams to ensure financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.

About You

You are a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and values-driven environment. You will bring a solid understanding of financial and payroll processes, strong analytical ability, and the capacity to maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Commerce (or working towards).
• Studying towards CA / CPA / IPA certification (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Finance Officer or Administrator role, ideally within the Not-for-Profit or community services sector.
• Experience using Xero and payroll systems such as Employee Connect (KeyPay) or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of SCHADS Award, Supported Employee Services Award, and/or Nurses Award (highly regarded).
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary under the SCHADS Award Level 4.
• Hybrid work arrangement considered for the right applicant.
• Access to NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 through AccessPay).
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Genuine work-life balance and flexibility.

How to Apply

If you're looking to join an organisation that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration — and where your financial expertise contributes directly to positive community impact — we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via SEEK.

Position closes 5.00pm Tuesday, 22 October 2025

For further information about the role, please contact HR at

The Ascent Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and individuals from all backgrounds.