Finance Officer 4-month Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scarborough seeks a detail-oriented Finance Officer for a 4-month fixed-term contract. The role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and ensuring compliance within the finance team. Ideal candidates will have finance-related qualifications, proven communication skills, and experience in a high-volume finance environment. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to high-quality care for clients.

Benefits

Wellness day off

Fitness allowance

Paid study leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume finance officer environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Experience with OCR systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Responding to internal and external accounts queries.
• Managing payment scheduling and performing payment runs.
• Maintaining supplier data and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications relevant to finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Officer 4-month Fixed Term Contract

Posted: 27/11/2025

Closing Date: 27/12/2025

Job Type: Fixed-Term - Full Time

Location: Scarborough

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

About BallyCara

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

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoya 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 allowancefor 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 withyearlystudy 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

We believe that every role—no matter where it sits—contributes to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care and services. When you join BallyCara, you join a team that puts people first.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our friendly and collaborative Finance Team. Based in our office on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula, this 4-month fixed term role plays a key part in ensuring BallyCara’s financial operations run smoothly and accurately.

You will contribute to efficient service delivery by processing supplier invoices, managing payment runs, resolving queries, and supporting key financial functions across the organisation.

If you enjoy working in a high-volume environment, value accuracy, and want your work to make a meaningful impact—this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently (minimum 12 per hour)
• Responding to internal and external accounts queries within required timeframes
• Managing payment scheduling and performing payment runs
• Maintaining supplier data and ensuring compliance with audit requirements
• Assisting with accounts receivable and monthly credit card reconciliations
• Supporting reporting requirements and contributing to process improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with the Finance Team and wider organisation
• Participating in business improvement and ad-hoc finance projects

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a high-volume finance officer environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, numeracy, and time-management skills
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to finance or accounting
• Ability to present financial information clearly and confidently
• Experience with OCR systems and an understanding of audit, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Awareness of financial risk and ability to recommend mitigation strategies
• Experience in the not-for-profit, aged care, disability, or wellness sectors
• An understanding of services for older people

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A values-led culture shaped by our SONA® principles: Everyone Matters, Creativity, Integrity
• A supportive team environment where relationships and impact truly matter
• Meaningful work that genuinely contributes to the health and wellbeing of older Australians
• Opportunities to contribute to improvement initiatives and organisational growth
• A stunning work location just metres from the water!

Position Requirements

• Current satisfactory National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination encouraged

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to join a team where your work makes a difference every day—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

Please submit your application through our recruitment portal. Applications sent via external agencies or other channels cannot be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We greatly appreciate your interest in joining BallyCara and thank you for taking the time to apply.