Finance Officer – Part-time

About the role

The Finance Officer will safeguard the financial integrity of Sydney Writers’ Festival, a leading Australian cultural organisation. Working part‑time (≈15.2 hrs/week) with the ability to increase to 30 hrs during peak festival periods, the role provides the operational backbone for the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice handling, payments and debtor follow‑up.
• Perform bank, credit‑card and expense‑claim reconciliations, investigating discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll processing for permanent, fixed‑term and casual staff, including superannuation.
• Maintain general bookkeeping records and support day‑to‑day financial operations.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and the Head of Finance to ensure accurate financial data.

Required profile

• Experience as a Finance Officer or Bookkeeper.
• Ability to work part‑time with flexibility during festival peaks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial governance.

Required skills

• Accounts payable processing.
• Accounts receivable management.
• Payroll processing.
• Bank reconciliation.
• General bookkeeping.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangements after onboarding.
• Opportunity to work within a vibrant cultural sector.
• Exposure to budgeting, reporting and grant‑funded projects.
• Competitive salary range of $65,000–$85,000 per year.