About the Role

The Salvation Army Housing is committed to changing lives by providing safe, affordable housing for people experiencing vulnerability in our communities. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Finance team and play a vital role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational success of our housing services.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position works closely with Housing Coordinators, Tenancy Workers, and Regional Managers to provide accurate financial reporting and tenancy transactions. The role is permanent full-time position based in Blackburn.

Key responsibilities:

• Process tenancy-related transactions including rental receipts, Centrepay payments, bonds, refunds, and welfare payments.
• Validate and approve Accounts Payable transactions for allocated regions.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare month-end journals, reporting, and financial reconciliations.
• Produce accurate monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Partner with operational teams and Regional Managers to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and external audit requirements.
• Contribute to broader finance team activities and continuous process improvement.

About You

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys balancing transactional accounting with reporting, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Key Capabilities:

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Finance,  Accounting or Commercial role.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, accounts payable, and month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Why work for us?

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

• Hybrid working environment
• Free onsite parking
• An attractive salary including NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2,650)
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity.
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration