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Finance OfficerWhizdom • Canberra, AU
Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Whizdom • Canberra, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team in Canberra. This role plays a key part in supporting day‑to‑day finance operations, payroll processing, compliance activities, and overall business efficiency.

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will contribute to payroll, taxation, reporting, and process improvements while also supporting broader finance and back‑office functions.

Candidates with payroll experience, as well as recent graduates looking to start their finance career, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Payroll

  • Process contractor timesheets
  • Assist with monthly staff payroll, including leave balances and superannuation
  • Support invoicing and payment processing
  • Assist with taxation obligations
  • Assist with month‑end processes, reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Support preparation of management and budget reports, and annual financial statements
  • Assist with external audits
  • Manage salary packaging arrangements (e.g. novated leases, LAFHA)

Business Compliance

  • Assist with state and territory licensing requirements
  • Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory obligations

Finance & Operations Support

  • Input financial data into MYOB and internal systems
  • Manage timesheets and payroll invoice filing
  • Support monthly invoicing cycles
  • Run reports (e.g. Aged Receivables) and follow up outstanding payments

General Duties

  • Monitor shared finance/admin inboxes
  • Support ad‑hoc finance and operational tasks

About You

You are a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in a finance or payroll processing role
  • Familiarity with MYOB and/or Astute Payroll (highly desirable)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

  • Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously
  • Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Committed to continuous improvement and best practice
  • Professional, reliable, and organised
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid and digitally connected team

What’s on Offer

Joining Whizdom means becoming part of a respected, values‑driven organisation that puts people first.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible, family‑friendly work environment
  • Annual Whizdom conference and team events
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing training
  • Exposure to diverse clients across government and private sectors
  • A fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture

At Whizdom, we’re building something special—a business grounded in trust, transparency, and long‑term relationships. You’ll be supported to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to a high‑performing team.

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