Finance Manager

Paid part time: 20 hours a week, HYBRID
Bayswater, VIC
Start date: January 2026

 

About this role

An exciting part-time opportunity to join the World Service Centre team as the Finance Manager. The World Service Centre contributes to the accounts, administration, and support for mainly Ministries in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other groups worldwide. This role requires a big picture view. You will be managing the finance team who contribute to the financial accuracy and reporting for four entities. You will report to three Boards, engage with one auditor, and consult to the Management Team.

 

What you will be doing

  • Maintaining the records of mainly music International Trust, a NZ entity. This is the organisation that holds and protects the ‘mainly’ group of brands

  • Engaging with the UK Accounts Manager, ensuring support and resourcing is provided and confirming inter-company transactions

  • Managing two Accounts Assistants for mainly music Australia and mainly music NZ, ensuring processes are followed and data is accurate. Smoothing the bumps of their understanding and removing any mountains through problem solving

  • Engaging with live inventory systems, ensuring processes maintain accuracy

  • Processing and preparing Board reports, following governance requirements for three of entities, and providing operational effectiveness

  • Reporting to three Boards, six times a year (Board meetings are held on-line in the evening)

  • Ensuring processes and procedures are common to all entities and that they are fit for purpose and followed by staff

 

Who we are looking for someone

  • who loves to see the future while accurately calculating the past

  • who enjoys seeing staff developing in their roles

  • who has worked in Australia and understands charity accounting practices

  • with knowledge of or a willingness to learn the accounting landscape of Aotearoa/New Zealand (required for mainly music NZ Trust and mainly music International Trust) and abide by charity and tax legislation

  • who is capable and adaptable, caring and committed

  • with strong organisational and communication skills

  • who is comfortable with technology (we use Office365, MYOB and Xero)

  • who has a posture towards cultural competency

 

As Finance Manager, you will be akin to a conductor while also playing first violinist. The role has some aspects of hands-on accounting (International Trust) and high-level activities and reporting for Australia and New Zealand.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment and ongoing development. You will be part of a mission driven organisation that values its employees.

 

About us

mainly music, a for-purpose organisation, has celebrated the anniversary 35 years in Aotearoa/New Zealand, 25 years in Australia, and 20 years in the UK. All staff work within the umbrella of a Christian statement of faith.

We are dedicated to fostering strong communities and providing joy-filled experiences for families. Our organisation has a strong presence across New Zealand and Australia, a growing presence across the UK, and is committed to expanding its reach and impact for the benefit of the local church/communities of faith and of families. Additionally, we are committed to supporting communities where there is additional requirements and needs.

 

If you are excited by the prospect of joining our team, making a positive difference in the world through the application of your skills, we encourage you to apply now.

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, 9 January 2026

To johood@mainlyministries.org