Make a difference within a purpose-driven organisation - join our team as our Assistant Accountant!
Applications open
If you're passionate about making a difference working in a purpose-driven organisation, we have an exciting opportunity for you. At Volunteering WA, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer a hybrid workplace with flexible working hours and five weeks' annual leave.
Join us in our mission to empower people and communities to enrich Western Australia.
About Volunteering WA
Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia. We work to strengthen the volunteering sector and promote the value of volunteering, empowering people and communities across the state. Our vision is a society where everyone is inspired to make a difference.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Assistant Accountant, ideally with not-for-profit sector experience. The role has a focus on providing support across a busy and varied organisation through the day-to-day coordination of the transactional accounting functions. The position has both broad and deep scope, with responsibilities including:
- Processing all financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking.
- Professional and timely communication with staff, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for end-to-end payroll function for approx. 30 staff including management of employee details, leave requests, mileage claims, superannuation contributions, salary packaging arrangements and taxation.
- Responsible for month end procedures including reconciliations, journals and lodgement of returns.
- Provision of technical leadership and direction within the Finance team regarding the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of online systems and processes that support the finance function.
- Working collaboratively to deliver finance projects including the annual outgoing grants program.
About You
As the ideal candidate, you:
- Have relevant tertiary or TAFE qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Have a proven track record in a similar role requiring transactional processing, reconciliation and problem-solving.
- Are experienced in managing the end-to-end payroll function.
- Are an organised planner who consistently achieves agreed goals.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Are closely aligned with our values of integrity, innovation and inclusivity.
- Are a self-motivated, hands-on and pragmatic person with a strong work ethic, a can-do attitude and an eye for detail.
Are competent in using Microsoft Office and databases, with strong MS Excel skills.
