Finance & Office Manager (Part-Time)

About the role

This is a diverse, hands-on Finance & Office Manager role within a small, collaborative team. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation operates smoothly, with responsibility across finance, administration, and HR support. The role is part-time, 20-25 hours per week, based in Kew East, close to public transport, with flexible working arrangements including a preferred four-day-per-week schedule.

Financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and board reporting experience are desirable but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll for the small team

• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up overdue payments

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements

• Manage invoicing and respond to account-related enquiries

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

• Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring and financial administration

• Prepare BAS and other statutory reporting requirements

• Support the annual audit process and liaise with external advisers

• Contribute to management reporting and financial analysis

• Maintain employee records and support HR compliance requirements

• Assist with leave management, employment documentation and policy administration

• Coordinate office suppliers, equipment and facilities requirements

• Liaise with external service providers, including IT support, insurers and auditors

• Maintain business records, procedures and administrative systems

About you

• Qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration, finance, or equivalent experience in accounts management

• Strong bookkeeping and financial administration experience

• Proficiency in Xero

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Professional discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

• Desirable: Experience preparing management reports, budgets or financial analysis

• Desirable: HR administration experience

• Desirable: Experience working in a not-for-profit, membership organisation, association or small business environment

About us

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded national industry association and make a meaningful contribution to a sector that supports businesses and communities across Australia. You'll enjoy a flexible part-time role, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work with the CEO and make a genuine impact in a small organisation where your contribution is valued.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including preferred four-day-per-week schedule

• Supportive, values-driven team environment