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Finance and Accounts Payable Officer

Finance • Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia • Full-time

Description

🚨 We’re Hiring: Finance & Accounts Payable Officer – Darwin 🚨

Join NAAJA and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

📍 Location: Darwin

💼 Department: Finance

🕒 Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs/week

📢 Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

About Us

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is a leading legal service providing high-quality legal assistance and justice services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory. With offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Alice Springs, NAAJA has received national recognition for its impact in law reform, education, and client advocacy.

Working at NAAJA means joining a passionate, purpose-driven team working toward real change.

We offer:

✅ Competitive salary and generous leave

✅ Professional development opportunities

✅ Salary packaging benefits

✅ A strong, values-based workplace culture

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a Finance & Accounts Payable Officer to support our busy finance team. In this role, you’ll be a key player in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations—including accounts payable processing, travel allowance coordination, and supporting internal teams with finance-related tasks.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who wants to grow in a mission-driven organisation.

What You’ll Do

💡 Accounts Payable:

  • Process supplier invoices and staff reimbursements
  • Prepare EFT payments and manage supplier records
  • Respond to finance queries and reconcile accounts

🧳 Travel Allowance & Reimbursements:

  • Process travel claims in line with policy
  • Check documentation and liaise with staff for approvals
  • Accurately enter data into the finance system

📊 Financial Data Entry & Admin:

  • Enter journal entries and financial transactions
  • Assist with reconciliations and document management
  • Support audits and maintain recordkeeping systems

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

✔ Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

✔ Experience in accounts payable or finance admin roles

✔ High-level accuracy and attention to detail

✔ Strong Excel and MS Office skills

✔ Excellent communication and time management

✔ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

⭐ Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

⭐ Knowledge of travel allowance in NFPs/government

⭐ Experience in a culturally diverse or Aboriginal organisation

Requirements:

  • NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
  • National Police Check
  • NT Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain
  • Australian working rights

Ready to Apply?

Be part of a team that delivers justice, empowers communities, and creates lasting change.

📧 Apply now or visit our website: www.naaja.org.au

📅 Applications close: 2 July 2025

NAAJA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

75382 AUD – 79196 AUD (Annum)
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