Finance Officer

About Legacy

Legacy is an iconic Australian charity dedicated to supporting veterans’ families. Legacy provides social, financial, and emotional support to more than 30,000 partners, children, and dependents of veterans who have lost their lives or health as a result of their service to our country. For over 100 years, Legacy proudly supported those who have given so much in service to Australia.

Legacy Club Services (LCS) provides a suite of quality services that support participating Legacy clubs and their beneficiaries. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team within LCS.

About Your Role

If you are a detailed-orientated account payable officer and have experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end weekly payment cycles, vendor records maintenance and account reconciliations, petty cash and credit cards reconciliation and ensuring timely, accurate financial transactions and compliance with internal controls protocol.

This is a full-time role based in our Sydney office, offering a supportive and professional environment where your contribution will directly support Legacy’s purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, code and verify high volume vendor tax invoices.
• Manage vendor queries and build strong, professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs and send remittances in time.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and filing system.
• Assist with month end, and year end audit.
• Assist with all finance team’s processes as required.

Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting
• Proven 1 – 2 years’ experience in accounts payable end to end processes
• Proficiency in account software (Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central, XERO) and Microsoft excel.
• High level of accuracy, efficient time management and strong understanding of accounting principles and processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Highly Regarded

• Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation
• CPA/CA qualification (completed or in progress)

Benefits of Working for Legacy include:

• Salary packaging options to help boost your take-home pay
• A paid day off for your birthday
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and professional team environment in Sydney CBD

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, along with an updated CV.

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants may be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks.

For any questions about the role or application process, please contact our People & Culture team at hrsupport@legacyclubservices.org.au.