Finance Officer

About Us

Focus ACT is a registered NDIS Provider and Not-For-Profit organisation, providing support to people with disabilities in Canberra and the surrounding regions for over 35 years.

Focus ACT is a leading provider of tailored support services committed to enhancing the lives of our clients. Our services range from Supported Independent Living, Community based supports, Housing, and Coordination of Support Services. We prioritise person-centred support and strive to create a compassionate and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.

Our reason for being is to Support People to Live Their Lives.

About the Role

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Focus ACT, with a strong focus on resolving and maintaining Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and payroll-related matters. The role will actively assist with clearing financial backlogs, investigating discrepancies, reconciling accounts, supporting payroll processing, and ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and up to date.

This role requires strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and the ability to work effectively with Finance, HR, Payroll and operational teams.

About you:

The successful candidate will play a key role in reducing and maintaining vendor and payment backlogs and provide direct support to payroll operations and assist in resolving payroll-related issues.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable, including supplier invoice processing, bank reconciliations, payment runs, and resolving account discrepancies.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable and financial reconciliations, including invoicing, with the ability to maintain accurate records, allocate receipts, bank feeds, bank reconciliation, manage debtor accounts, and investigate variances.
• Experience supporting payroll functions, including timesheet validation, Payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, payroll issue resolution, and maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to investigate, identify and resolve financial discrepancies, payroll issues, and reconciliation variances.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including the use of XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis, reconciliation schedules, and data cleansing techniques.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, build positive stakeholder relationships, and work collaboratively across finance, payroll, HR and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under general direction with initiative, both as part of a team and independently

Desirable, but not required:

• Working knowledge of NDIS and legislation relevant to the sector and familiarity with SCHADS Award requirements and payroll compliance.

What’s in it for you:

• As we are a Not-for-profit, you will be eligible to salary package up to $15,900 per annum
• Free all day car parking close to our Deakin office
• Meaningful, purpose‑driven work that makes a real difference in people’s lives and the Canberra community
• Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A diverse and inclusive workforce where differences are valued, respected and celebrated throughout the year

If you wish to be considered, please click on 'apply for this job' and upload your resume and tailored cover letter (300 min - 600 max words) addressing the selection criteria. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Focus ACT acknowledges a diverse workplace allows us to provide the best service possible. We encourage applications from all members of the community inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguist diverse backgrounds and persons with a disability. Our hiring process is based only on the applicant’s experience, qualifications and the inherent requirements of the role.