Wests Group Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Newcastle Full Time

About us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.

We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits. Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave 18 weeks & 12 months of maintained superannuation
• 5 days Wellbeing Leave – proactively manage your wellbeing
• Flexible work option
• Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and Public Holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
• 40% discount off meals for club employees
• 25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to all three clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates and unlimited creche). As an added – bonus, this offer extends out to your partner as well!
• Discount accommodation rates at The Executive Inn, The Gateway Inn and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
• Discounted nib Health Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• About the position

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to join our high performing Finance department. This Full-Time opportunity is primarily responsible for providing accounting support for Balance Health Club and general accounting support within the Finance department. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

Balance Health Club:

• Coordination of monthly direct debit and credit card member payments including rejections and appropriate liaison with members.
• Follow up on all outstanding accounts including monthly reminder letters.
• Liaise with debt collection agencies as required.
• Monitor and report membership debtors to management.
• Manage corporate invoicing and follow up of outstanding accounts.
• Manage insurance quotes and invoicing.
• Entering/extracting financial information from the Links system as required.
• Monthly reporting to management.

Finance Department:

• Accounts Receivable for Western Suburbs (Ncle) Leagues Club.
• Review Accounts Payable statements and maintain creditor files.
• Daily accounting procedures including cash transfers.
• Coordination of Archive process including maintenance of Archive register.
• Controls around EFT payment authorisation.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation and grooming at all times whilst at work.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with relevant Safe Operating Procedures.

About you

With a solid background in Finance or Accounting, you will be passionate about numbers, organised, proactive, and thrive in a detail orientated environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must, as is the ability to build relationships internally and externally. Additionally, you will have:

• High level accounting skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Technical Capability (Accounting and related Software)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Judgement and Problem Solving
• Time Management and Prioritise complex tasks

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.