Financial Accountant

About us:

People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 46 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis. At People Who Care, we’re passionate about helping people live independently and with dignity.

What’s on offer:

• Part-time hours – 2 days a week (7.6hrs per day) – Flexibility on specific days will be considered - Within Tuesday to Friday.
• Competitive pay rate - $52.53 per hour
• Salary packaging options to reduce tax and increase take home pay – Up to $18550 pa
• Friendly and supportive team environment – Guildford office location

About the Role:

Reporting to the Operational Finance Lead, with support from the CFO, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for a range of general accounting and financial control activities, including:

• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, prepayments, accruals, GST and other general ledger accounts.
• Investigating variances and unreconciled items and escalating material issues where required.
• Preparing month-end journals and maintaining accurate supporting workpapers within agreed deadlines.
• Assisting with annual audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Responding to audit requests and maintaining clear records of supporting evidence.
• Supporting compliance with relevant accounting standards, funding requirements and organisational reporting obligations.
• Applying accounting policies and procedures consistently and identifying opportunities to improve financial controls.
• Reviewing selected transactions for accurate coding, approvals, GST treatment and compliance with organisational policies.
• Supporting general ledger maintenance by identifying unusual balances, misallocations and incomplete documentation.
• Providing practical accounting support to the Finance team across the agreed scope of the role.

You will have:

We are looking for someone who is accurate, curious, organised and trustworthy, with a practical approach to accounting and financial problem-solving. Other requirements include:

• Completed CPA, CA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, month-end reconciliations, general ledger processes, GST and basic financial compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable accounting or finance experience, or a graduate Accountant background with strong reconciliation and transaction review capability.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, audit schedules and financial workpapers.
• Experience in a not-for-profit, community services, aged care or similarly funded environment will be highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using accounting or finance systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document workpapers and explain financial queries.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial and organisational information.
• A practical and curious mindset, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate unusual transactions or balances.
• A commitment to supporting sound financial controls and continuous improvement.
• National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and preferably a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please apply directly by clicking on the Apply button and following the prompts.

Recruitment action will likely commence as suitable candidates apply. 

People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.