Accounts & Grants Coordinator

Accounts & Grants Coordinator (Part-Time) - Glen Eden Community House

Location

Glen Eden Community House

Help Strengthen Your Community Through Finance and Funding

Glen Eden Community House is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts & Grants Coordinator to join our team on a permanent part-time basis.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your financial administration skills with grant and funding coordination to help support programs and services that make a real difference in the Glen Eden community.

Working closely with the Manager, Committee, and external accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation's financial systems are accurate, compliant, and sustainable, while helping secure and manage funding that enables our community work to thrive.

About Us

Glen Eden Community House is a well-established community organisation located in Prospect Park, Glen Eden. We are committed to supporting local people through accessible services, community programmes and partnerships that strengthen wellbeing and connection across our community.

About the Role

This permanent part-time position offers 10 hours per week with flexibility around how those hours are worked.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts & Payroll

• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Processing fortnightly payroll
• Completing bank and financial reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting GST, PAYE and KiwiSaver compliance
• Liaising with the external accountant

Financial Reporting

• Assisting with financial reporting for management and governance
• Monitoring expenditure against budgets
• Supporting cash flow monitoring
• Assisting with year-end and audit requirements

Grants & Funding

• Identifying suitable funding opportunities
• Maintaining a grants calendar and funding pipeline
• Preparing funding applications
• Coordinating grant reporting and acquittals
• Monitoring funding expenditure and compliance
• Maintaining strong relationships with funders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processing
• Knowledge of New Zealand payroll and financial requirements
• Experience preparing grant applications, funding reports and acquittals
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using accounting and payroll software such as Xero and Smartly (or the ability to learn quickly)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable Experience

We would love to hear from you if you also have:

• Experience working in the not-for-profit or community sector
• Knowledge of New Zealand community and philanthropic funding organisations
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting
• Relevant accounting, finance, business or related qualifications

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to community wellbeing
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact through both financial stewardship and funding success
• A chance to work with a respected community organisation making a difference in West Auckland

Apply Now

If you are passionate about community impact and have the financial and funding coordination skills to help support a thriving community organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.