ABOUT US

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation is one of Sydney's largest frontline charities and has been operating for almost 40 years.

Our mission is to provide assistance to address the cause and effect of homelessness and poverty, faced by marginalised individuals. We succeed in achieving this through a combination of caring services like food provision, medical and social welfare, and education.

THE ROLE

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for making an impact? We’re looking for a Bookkeeper / Payroll Officer to join our team and support the Head of Finance with daily financial operations. This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position, offering the chance to work in a purpose-driven environment where your expertise will help transform lives.

Please note that due to the Christmas and New Year period, we will begin contacting shortlisted candidates from mid-January 2025. We appreciate your patience during this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance while ensuring smooth payroll processing. Your responsibilities include:

• Accurately record and reconcile financial transactions using Xero.
• Prepare and update financial statement and reports, including cash flow forecasts and income statements.
• End to end payroll processing using Key Pay, including superannuation and tax payments, while assisting staff on payroll-related queries.
• Update, reconcile and distribute management reports.
• Assist in financial audits, compliance reporting and training staff on financial processes as needed.
• Assist Head of Finance with other ad hoc duties when required.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping and payroll (required).
• Proficiency in Xero and KeyPay (required).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain integrity.
• Empathy for individuals from marginalised backgrounds and able to handle competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development Opportunities
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• NFP Salary Packaging Benefit ($15,900 Tax Free Benefit)
• 6 Mental Health Days (coming 2025!)
• Health and Wellbeing Program (WHEREFIT)
• Close to Public Transport / Free Off Street Parking

If you’re a finance professional with compassion and a desire to work in a supportive and purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application and start your journey with us.

Bill Crews Charitable Trust and the Exodus Foundation are separate but cooperating entities. Together, they deliver services and programs under the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation brand name, working to support those in need.

All Bill Crews Foundation employees are required to have completed at least three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required prior to commencing employment.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will also need to complete and provide a Working With Children Check, Police Check and First Aid Certificate as part of the employment process.