Finance Officer - Payables

Ballycara; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scarborough is looking for an experienced Finance Officer – Payables. The role involves managing high-volume accounts payable, ensuring compliance, and supporting operational efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in accounts payable, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a community-focused organization dedicated to promoting wellness and meaningful work, aiming to inspire healthy living while supporting your career growth.

Benefits

Wellness day off

Fitness allowance

Paid study leave

Access to salary packaging

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume accounts payable.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile high-volume supplier invoices.
• Manage accounts payable enquiries professionally.
• Prepare and complete payment runs accurately.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and financial data.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services,Community Services and Development

Why BallyCara?

When you join BallyCara, you’re joining more than a workplace—you’re becoming part of a values-led community built on relationships, respect, and purpose. We support you to do meaningful work while growing in a way that suits you.

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee\'s wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS HealthEAP and wellbeing portal!

Job Description

Are you an experienced Finance Officer – Payables who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you take pride in accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls?

We’re seeking a skilled professional to join our amazingFinance Team, where your work will play a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly and supporting our purpose of Inspiring Healthy and Happy Living.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable activities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong supplier relationships. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement and broader finance support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile high-volume supplier invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Manage accounts payable enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Prepare and complete payment runs in line with policies and supplier terms
• Verify and process expense reimbursements
• Maintain accurate supplier records and financial data
• Support month-end processes, audits, and compliance activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk management
• Assist with accounts receivable, reconciliations, and other finance functions as required

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You’re detail-oriented, reliable, and confident working with numbers and systems.

• Proven experience in high-volume accounts payable
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships

Highly Desirable:

• Experience presenting financial data clearly and practically
• Exposure to OCR (Optical Character Recognition) systems
• Understanding of audit, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Awareness of financial risk and improvement opportunities
• Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting
• Experience in not-for-profit, aged care, wellness, or disability sectors.

Why BallyCara?

At BallyCara, everyone matters. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation where your contribution is recognised, your growth is supported, and your work connects to something meaningful.

Apply Now

If you’re looking to apply your finance expertise in a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note:

Please apply via our recruitment portal or Seek. Applications from recruitment agencies or alternative channels will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in working with BallyCara.