Finance Processing Officer

Finance Processing Officer| Full-Time | Hybrid Working Arrangements

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports the mission and ministry of the Uniting Church in Queensland and makes a meaningful difference in communities across the state.

The Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church is seeking a friendly, service-oriented Finance Processing Officer to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be a trusted point of contact for colleagues across the Synod Office, Enterprises and Uniting Early Learning, providing responsive support and ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Your ability to build positive relationships and deliver exceptional customer service will be just as important as your attention to detail.

If you enjoy helping others, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and take pride in providing professional, high-quality support, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to combine your finance administration skills with a genuine passion for serving people and contributing to meaningful work.

About Us

The Uniting Church in Australia is one of Australia's largest Christian denominations, serving communities through worship, education, early childhood services, community services and social justice initiatives. In Queensland, the Uniting Church includes approximately 250 congregations, schools, colleges and significant community service organisations, including UnitingCare Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland. We are deeply committed to reconciliation with First Peoples, celebrating the multicultural and intercultural nature of our Church, and using our people and resources wisely in the service of God's mission in the world.

About the Role

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Flexible work hours

·       Free off-street parking at the office

·       Employee Culture Club activities

·       17.5% annual leave loading

·       Paid parental leave

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

·       Coordinate end-to-end accounts payable processing

·       Process vendor invoices, payment runs and financial transactions accurately and within agreed timeframes

·       Maintain vendor records, including banking, taxation and contact details

·       Complete weekly payment runs and reconciles corporate credit card transactions

·       Process fringe benefit claims, stipend journals and standing payments

·       Ensure all supporting documentation meets audit and compliance requirements

·       Support ministers, cardholders and other stakeholders with webexpenses and claims queries

·       Respond to accounts payable enquiries professionally and promptly

·       Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

Accounts Receivable

·       Process invoices, receipts and direct debits accurately

·       Maintain customer account records and supporting documentation

·       Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up overdue payments

·       Process customer refunds across Synod entities and enterprise customers

·       Escalate unresolved matters and data quality issues as required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or financial administration
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail when processing high-volume transactions
• Strong reconciliation and record-keeping skills
• Experience using finance and expense management systems
• Sound understanding of GST, financial controls, compliance requirements and accounting processes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities

To Apply

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For enquiries, please email:  [email protected]

Our Commitment to Inclusion
If you are a culturally &/or linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

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