25 Mar, 0:21

Finance Officer

Manage payroll, accounts payable and receivable across multiple entities

Work with a purpose-driven organisation making a difference in the community

12-month parental leave contract with potential for ongoing employment

Finance Officer role in Maitland supporting payroll, AP/AR and reporting across multiple entities. 12-month parental leave contract with possible ongo

Finance Officer – 12-Month Parental Leave Contract | For-Purpose Organisation Maitland Location | Full-Time Onsite

Kids Out West (KOW) is seeking a suitably qualified, organised, and capable Finance Officer to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract, with the potential for ongoing employment.

Based in the heart of Maitland, this full-time role plays an important part in supporting KOW’s financial operations and providing finance support across our associated business entities. You’ll work closely with company directors and leadership across multiple service streams, helping ensure accurate financial processes while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the community.

About the Role Your primary responsibilities will include managing payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring compliance with relevant awards and maintaining audit-ready financial documentation.
Key duties include:

Managing and processing fortnightly payroll, including payroll tax obligations
Ensuring compliance with the SCHADS Award and relevant legislation
Managing accounts payable and receivable functions
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Supporting timely and accurate financial reporting
Liaising with directors, leadership teams, and stakeholders across business entities
Collaborating with internal teams to resolve invoice issues and improve processes
Ensuring financial documentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready

About You We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and passionate about maintaining financial integrity.
You will ideally have:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance administration
Experience with SCHADS Award interpretation
Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Confidence using MYOB and Deputy (essential)
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across teams
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team

Why Join Kids Out West? At KOW, you’ll be part of a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work contributes to meaningful outcomes in the community.
We offer:

A role with variety, responsibility, and impact
A supportive team culture
Birthday RDO
Opportunity for ongoing employment beyond the contract

Compliance Requirements Applicants must have:

Full working rights in Australia
Working With Children Check
National Police Check
Unrestricted Driver’s Licence

Next Steps:

If you have the relevant experience and would be interested in finding out more, apply now with your up to date CV or reach out to Germaine at germaine@vervepartners.com.au for a confidential chat.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to the First Peoples of this country, their culture and Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that this land was and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.