About the Opportunity

• Contract until 31 January 2028
• Enjoy shorter full-time work week (35 hours)
• Based in Penrith

The objective of this role is to accurately and efficiently manage the end-to-end workflows for a high volume of financial transactions being processed by the team. This includes processing transactions on a timely basis in alignment with Link Wentworth’s policies and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures and applicable legislation
• Preparing and issuing payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement
• Preparation of creditor statement reconciliations and EFT, BPAY, and cheque payment runs
• Cash receipting, invoicing, and preparing debtor reconciliations
• Credit card transaction processing and reconciliation
• Handling tenant bond lodgements and reconciliations
• Monitoring and managing accounts receivable, following up on outstanding payments and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including proper documentation and filing
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to resolve any payment or invoicing issues
• Assisting in month-end and year-end financial closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting
• Providing support to the finance team in various financial analysis and reporting tasks
• Staying updated on industry trends and best practices related to accounts payable and receivable processes

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a keen and capable AP/AR professional with a commitment to the ethos of social justice and social inclusion and a connection to our mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or Administration is desirable, but not essential
• Minimum 2 years experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable role with experience in high volume processing
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experience and proficiency using accounting software packages is essential, Dynamics 365 is desirable
• Knowledge of the Community Housing sector is desirable, but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Effective analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage completing tasks, meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and autonomously in a busy environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries, please contact Mitchell Green, Recruitment Specialist at careers@linkwentworth.org.au or phone (02) 9159 7569.

Who are we and why should you join us?

Link Wentworth is an ambitious and growing housing and homelessness service, based in Greater Sydney. With the NSW rental and housing crisis reaching breaking point, our services are needed more than ever in our communities.

We provide social, affordable and specialist housing, tenancy sustainment, homelessness and community services to thousands of people across Sydney. We are committed to creating stronger communities by improving housing outcomes and supporting people to thrive.

Link Wentworth offers staff:

• A strong culture of collaborative teamwork, individual empowerment, and customer-centred service delivery
• Attractive leave options including the ability to purchase up to two (2) weeks additional annual leave per year
• A competitive salary with the opportunity to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Meaningful and fulfilling employment, improving the lives of others every single day
• Professional development and learning opportunities

+ much, much more!!!

Shortlisting commences soon after the role has been advertised, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.