Finance Officer

Access Community Housing Company is the largest community housing provider in Cairns, delivering high quality, accessible and inclusive housing solutions. Housing over 1,250 tenants across 650+ homes, Access Community Housing strives to improve the lives of vulnerable people through accessible, affordable and sustainable housing, and to deliver housing with respect, equity and compassion.

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our Finance team. In this role, you will provide high-quality finance and administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for precision, we want to hear from you!

Description Summary

The Finance Officer will provide high-quality finance and administrative support to the Financial Controller and will support the other members of the Finance team as required. This role is accountable for all aspects of Creditors and Debtors and is responsible for making accurate and timely payments. This role will also make the necessary financial adjustments to tenancy agreements as necessary. 

Core duties include:

• Preparation and processing of Creditors and Debtors, including review of invoices, discussions regarding on-charging to tenants, and finalisation for payment.
• Liaising with contractors regarding invoicing, statements, and insurance.
• Processing of financial transactions on tenancy agreements, including rent adjustments, on-charges, water charges, refunds, bond transactions, etc.
• Preparation of the fortnightly payroll for the Financial Controller to review.
• Preparation of the landlords’ payments for the Financial Controller to review.
• Daily processing, review and reconciliation of tenant payments via CentrePay and EFT.
• Oversight of petty cash and banking transactions.
• Assisting with end-of-month processes.
• Maintaining accurate records to assist with audit requirements.
• Administration assistance with the overflow of incoming phone calls and walk-ins to reception.

The detailed position description can be found on our website at www.achc.org.au/employment

Our Hiring Process:

Please provide us with your current resume and a cover letter (no more than one page) detailing how your experience and knowledge fulfil the core duties of this role.

To be considered, candidates must possess a current Queensland drivers licence, a current Working with Children check (or ability to obtain) and will be required to undergo a national police check.

For more information on the role, please contact Stuart Hentschke on 4031 6702.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications will close once the right candidate has been identified, so don't delay.

Testimonial:

"Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The supportive environment and collaborative team make every day enjoyable. The role of Finance Officer is perfect for anyone who is detail-oriented and loves working with numbers." - Grace