Is this you?

• Have experience in an accounting role with excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills?
• Seeking a rewarding role with competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisation that values your growth and wellbeing?
• Work from home on a flexible schedule that suits you!

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting people to thrive. If all of this sounds like you, read on!

What ACSO can offer you

• Full time, permanent position available
• $71,136 base salary + 11% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home
• Flexible working arrangements - this role allows for a hybrid model, attending ACSO's Richmond hub on Thursdays with the flexibility to work from home or our other office locations for the remainder of the week. Options for an accrued day off or compressed hours also available
• Learning and development opportunities, including access to ACSO's leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation.

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Officer role is vital in ensuring the organisation's financial accuracy and integrity, supporting positive stakeholder relationships and compliance with financial regulations.

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for accurately recording financial transactions in line with accounting principles and ACSO's organisational policies. Key responsibilities include managing Accounts Payable processes, providing excellent customer service, responding to financial queries, coding and entering invoices, reviewing and generating weekly payments, assisting with Accounts Receivable tasks, maintaining records, and developing procedure manuals.

Working in conjunction with the Accounts Payable Supervisor, Finance Manager, and General Manager, the role involves supporting internal stakeholders, vendors, and funders while ensuring adherence to financial protocols.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance or Business or similar with relevant experience
• Two years' experience in a similar accounting role
• Comprehensive understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles
• Detailed knowledge of tax rules and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Develops productive working relationships and is able to operate as an integral member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and deal with challenging debtors and creditors/situations
• Understanding of the allocation of income and expenditure across several cost centres
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements
• Strong and demonstrated commitment and alignment to the ACSO Vision, Values and Mission
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing the team's safety and wellbeing, and to personal self-care
• Engages in innovation and continuous improvement

Desirable but not essential

• Previous experience with Technology One financial systems
• Qualified or working towards CA/CPA qualification
• Previous experience with the NDIS scheme
• Prior experience in process improvement across accounting programs

How to apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

To learn more about this position, please contact Erica Perfecto, Accounts Payable Supervisor, on 0456 968 804.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.