We are seeking a Senior Accountant to provide high‑level financial reporting, compliance, and management accounting services across a complex, multi‑entity Group in the disability and community services sector. In this role you will prepare financial statements, support budgets and accounting policy, maintain internal control systems, and lead a small finance team, consistent with the responsibilities of an Accountant (General) under ANZSCO 221111.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Group and its related entities, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
- Perform and review month‑end reconciliations across all entities, examining operating costs, income, and expenditure to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Process and reconcile ATO obligations including PAYG, FBT, and GST across all entities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee accounts payable processes across five entities, including review of EFT payment runs, bank payments, and related reporting, as part of maintaining robust internal control systems.
- Act as a key contact for all external audit requirements, liaising with auditors and providing assurance on the accuracy of financial information and compliance with statutory obligations.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow
- Assist in formulating and implementing budgetary and accounting policies, and lead preparation of the annual budget for all Group entities, including board‑level reporting.
- Assist with cashflow forecasting, appraising cash positions and financial risks to support organisational growth and strategic decision‑making.
- Support the assessment and financial acquittal of grant and tender opportunities, including preparation of financial reports and funding acquittals.
Management Accounting & Systems
- Analyse and report on business performance, including variance and trend analysis, and provide management with reports and commentary to support planning and decisions.
- Assist with financial control of administration and consumer budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with funding, policies, and internal controls.
- Drive improvement in financial reporting systems and management information, including introducing, maintaining, and refining accounting systems and reporting processes.
- Support the introduction and optimisation of new financial systems and tools (including AI‑enabled workflows and business intelligence solutions) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
Fleet & Operational Finance
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting for a large vehicle fleet of 200+ vehicles, including asset recognition, depreciation, and operating cost analysis.
- Support Corporate Services functions including Claiming, Payroll, and Asset Management, ensuring sound financial processes, reconciliations, and compliance.
People Leadership
- Supervise and develop an Accountant and two Administration Officers, including day‑to‑day guidance, workload management, coaching, and formal performance management.
- Contribute to a positive, high‑performing team culture within the finance function.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Qualified accountant with full membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, or equivalent, consistent with ANZSCO Skill Level 1 requirements for Accountant (General).
- Minimum five years’ post‑qualification experience, including at least three years’ experience in external audit (ideally with a mid‑tier or Big 4 firm), demonstrating strong foundations in financial controls, risk, and compliance.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), including active engagement with your professional body and awareness of emerging developments in accounting and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in MYOB, with experience managing multi‑entity environments and complex chart of accounts structures.
- Power BI (or similar BI tool) experience, with the ability to build, maintain, and present dashboards and financial reports for management and board audiences.
- Experience building complex financial models (scenario analysis, budgeting, cashflow forecasting) in Excel and/or other platforms.
- Working knowledge of AI tools as applied to finance and accounting workflows, and an interest in improving efficiency, accuracy, and insight through technology.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in the disability services, community services, or not‑for‑profit sector.
- Familiarity with NDIS funding structures, pricing, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with payroll systems and/or Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Communicates clearly and confidently with non‑finance stakeholders, including at board level.
- Takes ownership of their work, follows through, and delivers without needing close supervision.
- Brings a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seeks better ways of working.
- Thrives in a complex, multi‑entity environment where no two weeks are the same.
- Is values‑aligned with our mission of supporting people with disability to live well.
What We Offer
- A meaningful senior accounting role in an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in the community.
- A collaborative, capable finance team and a supportive CFO.
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Flexibility and a genuine commitment to work‑life balance.
- Ongoing professional development support.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and your interest in this Senior Accountant role.
Pay: $140,000.00 – $165,000.00 per year
Experience:
- qualified accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
