Finance Officer

Finance Officer
Full-time, ongoing
Open to 4 days per week for the right candidate
Hybrid working – minimum 2 days in the office per week
Location: North Melbourne

About Lort Smith
For over 90 years, Lort Smith has been dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, we provide accessible, compassionate veterinary care to more than 20,000 animals each year, alongside rehoming and community programs that support people experiencing financial hardship.
We are proud to be a purpose-driven organisation guided by strong values and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and care — for our community, our people, and the animals we serve.

About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of financial operations across the organisation.

The role is responsible for processing and coordinating a range of finance activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, operational support, reporting, and payroll assistance. The position also supports the payroll function alongside the Payroll Officer and provides backfill during periods of leave.

Working closely with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders, you will help streamline financial processes, ensure compliance with policies and legislation, and provide high-quality advice and support to staff across Lort Smith.
  
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Operations of the accounts department, including but not limited to accounts payable, receivable and general financial administration
• Cash management – including bank reconciliations, cash flows and discrepancy reporting
• Management of payment channels, debtor management and third-party account management
• Management of key mailboxes (accounts and vendor invoices)

You’ll also be involved in:

• Ensuring efficient and responsive financial services are provided to the organisation including month-end processing, reconciliations
• Assisting in BAS, FBT and ATO submissions
• Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures in accordance to the relevant legislation, policies and standards
• Processing the fortnightly payroll during periods of leave, supported by the Finance Manager
• Supporting the reconciliation of staff rates / pays against the Lort Smith Enterprise Agreement, employment agreements and Modern Awards
• Monitoring the payroll mailbox during periods of leave and acting as a key contact for payroll-related queries, responding in a timely manner an escalating where required
• Wage reporting and other ad hoc analysis

  You’ll bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Analytical, adaptable and proactive work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficient use of financial software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Bachelor of Finance, Accounting or related field (desirable)
• Prior experience in payroll and experience in EBA and Award interpretation (desirable)

Why join us

At Lort Smith, you’ll find meaningful work with real social impact. You’ll help shape the financial future of an iconic Melbourne institution while working alongside a dedicated and compassionate team.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven organisation with a genuine community impact
• A supportive and collaborative executive team
• Employee wellbeing programs and highly regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Benefits including pet-friendly workplace policies, discounts on veterinary treatment, products and pet insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply
Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment police check
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
For further information or to request a copy of the position description, please contact careers@lortsmith.com for a confidential discussion.
Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.