Harvest Journeys is hiring. If you would like to be part of a mission-driven organisation and collaborate with a supportive and passionate team, why not think about joining us?

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Background:

Harvest Journeys is a privately owned Catholic tour specialist and Australia’s market leader in group pilgrimage journeys to locations all around the world. Operating now for 40 years, the company has developed an extensive programme of scheduled and customised tour departures along with the co-ordination of World Youth Day movements and other major events on the Church’s calendar.

Over many years Harvest has been responsible for designing and operating successful group pilgrimages and study tours on behalf of Catholic organisations, schools and parishes across Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

Our Group Consultants play a vital role in ensuring the travel and touring arrangements of these groups and our pilgrims are coordinated in a professional and seamless manner. The role will encompass a direct working relationship with pilgrims in servicing their enquiries, booking their travel arrangements through to successfully finalising their pilgrimage documentation.

The Role:

As Accounts Officer you will be responsible for the financial operations that underpin the outbound tour business. You will ensure that payments to suppliers are done correctly and on time, income from customers is recorded and reconciled, and that the company’s financial records are accurate, compliant, and timely. You’ll also interface with operations, bookings, suppliers and international offices to support the finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable
  • Process supplier invoices: check match to purchase orders or contracts, ensure necessary approvals, verify rates/terms;
  • Schedule and perform supplier payment runs; manage urgent (“out-of-schedule”) payments; o Maintain supplier records and manage onboarding of new suppliers;
  • Respond to supplier queries (invoices, payments etc.) in a timely and professional manner.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Issue customer invoices related to tours, bookings, deposits etc.; monitor payments; reconcile receipts; follow up overdue accounts;
  • Issue monthly statements or reports to customers/agents if required;
• Reconciliation and Reporting
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements;
  • Reconcile supplier statements monthly;
  • Assist in month-end and year-end financial close; prepare reports for management;
• Financial Administration & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate financial records (invoices, contracts, reconciliations);
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, travel/tour-specific regulations (e.g. GST, foreign currency, vendor invoicing from overseas);
  • Assist in audits as required;
• Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Liaise with bookings/operations team to understand supplier obligations, cost estimates, payments;
  • Work with management to improve systems/processes to ensure efficiency and reduce errors;
  • Assist in forecasting cash flow needs, supplier payment schedules, etc.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience (accounts payable / receivable) — preferably in travel, tourism, or similar service industry.
• Working knowledge of accounting software / ERP systems; familiarity with travel/tour accounting software is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy: Excel (spreadsheets, formulas), Word, email; comfortable with large volumes of data.
• Good attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritise, and deliver within prescribed timeframes.
• Strong communication skills: able to liaise with internal teams, suppliers (domestic & international), customers.
• Problem-solving mindset; initiative; ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Understanding of foreign currency, travel related supplier arrangements (e.g. commissions, agency agreements) would be an advantage.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or Business is desirable (not always essential depending on experience).
• Certification, training or experience relevant to bookkeeping / accounting (e.g. Cert IV, diploma) beneficial.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits (to be specified).
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant travel / tourism environment with exposure to global destinations & suppliers.
• Learning & career development; potential to take on more senior or specialised finance responsibilities.
• Collaborative, supportive culture.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role, particularly in handling supplier payments, customer invoicing, reconciliations, and working in a travel/tourism or service-oriented environment.

Email: [email protected]

Closes: February 8, 2026