Junior Finance Assistant

CARRIAGEWORKS   

Carriageworks is a thriving cultural centre located on Gadigal Land in Redfern, Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops, it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australian Fashion Week, and Sydney Contemporary, Carriageworks presents its own compelling program of music, theatre, dance and visual arts.

CARRIAGEWORKS VALUES     

• Respect Each Other: Everyone is welcome. Everyone’s voice is important. We learn from each other by listening with empathy and care.     
• Share The Journey: Support others to be their best. We act with integrity and trust. We are collectively responsible.     
• Be Adventurous: Embrace creativity. We search for courageous ideas and new opportunities.      
• Take A Long View: Respect country, prioritise sustainability and nurture new ways of thinking out of old. We lay foundations for generations to come.    

OPPORTUNITY

Looking to build real-world finance experience while you’re studying?

Carriageworks is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team on a short-term contract to provide leave cover. This is a great opportunity for a university student studying Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Business or a related discipline to gain hands-on experience in a busy and dynamic arts and cultural organisation.

Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you’ll receive training and support while developing practical skills across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance administration.

Fixed Term Contract (4-5 days a week 2 November – 4 December)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Assist with processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain accurate records.
• Help with payment runs and account reconciliations.
• Respond to routine invoice and payment queries.

 

Accounts Receivable

• Assist with preparing and issuing customer invoices.
• Update debtor reports and records.
• Record incoming payments and support debt collection activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial journals.

 

Finance Administration

• Support the Finance team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Provide basic support to staff with finance-related system queries.
• Contribute to a collaborative and customer-focused team environment.

PREFERRED CRITERIA 

• Currently studying Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Interested in developing a career in finance.
• Comfortable working with numbers and paying attention to detail.
• Well organised and able to follow processes accurately.
• A confident communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Previous exposure to bookkeeping or accounts payable/receivable is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with Business Central or other accounting software is a bonus, but training will be provided.

At Carriageworks, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors the creativity and dynamism of the arts we champion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Hands-on experience in a professional finance environment.
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial administration processes.
• Mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals.
• An opportunity to build practical skills that complement your studies.
• Experience working within one of Australia’s leading arts and cultural organisations.

APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@carriageworks.com.au outlining your experience against role responsibility areas. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Application closing date: 30 September 2026