Are you ready to apply your accounting expertise within a collaborative and purpose-driven finance team at the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union?

We are seeking a technically strong finance professional who is also an effective communicator and enjoys improving financial processes and systems. This role will suit someone who is proactive, analytically minded, and capable of contributing to the financial reporting, governance, and operational effectiveness of a national organisation.

About the AMWU 

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is a progressive trade union dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of workers across Australia’s manufacturing industries.

We represent workers across the metals, printing, paper, vehicle, food and technical sectors and are committed to building worker power, advancing social justice, and improving conditions for our members.

We pride ourselves on bold campaigns, strong advocacy and delivering meaningful outcomes for working people. 

About the Role

We are seeking a National Finance Officer to join our National Office Finance Team in Granville.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a key part in supporting the financial management, governance and operational effectiveness of the Union.

The National Finance Officer will contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, taxation compliance and the day-to-day coordination of finance operations across the organisation.

The role will also assist in strengthening financial systems and governance processes while supporting financial coordination across AMWU branches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
• Support budgeting, financial planning and forecasting activities
• Assist with taxation compliance including BAS and FBT
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Assist with financial reconciliations and financial analysis
• Help coordinate day-to-day finance operations across the finance team
• Support improvements to financial systems and processes
• Provide financial support to AMWU branches where required
• Assist with financial audits and regulatory compliance 

About You 

You will be a motivated accounting professional with strong technical capability and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience
• Understanding of BAS, FBT and taxation compliance
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central)
• Experience with Employment Hero payroll
• Experience in a union, membership organisation or not-for-profit environment 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary ($110,149.20 + superannuation)
• 12.5% superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Monthly RDO
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Additional Christmas shutdown leave
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to an organisation advocating for workers’ rights  

Diversity & Inclusion 

The AMWU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ people.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to ns@amwu.org.au

Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: cob Thursday 2 April