• Full time ongoing position
• Hybrid working – Brunswick base location
• $88,288 + salary packaging + super + leave loading

Your new role

The Finance team at Foundation House covers the full range of financial, accounting, reporting, operations and payroll functions.

Your role as an Assistant Accountant will be responsible for financial processes including preparation of financial reports and budgets, credit card and bank reconciliations, supplier management, month end processes, preparation of customer invoices and high level reviews of entries into accounts payable.

You will also prepare and manage small budgets.

About you

You are a collaborative team player, with the ability to pick up new skills rapidly. You have excellent attention to detail and accuracy and are able to prioritise and manage your own time. You have a sound understanding of accounting principles, the ability to prepare budgets and if you aren’t experienced already, you have a keen willingness to learn how to process both payable and receivable invoices, as well as prepare bank and general ledger journals and reconciliations. You have experience with accounting systems and have advanced Excel Skills.

About us

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick and service sites in Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine. We provide services to advance the health, wellbeing, and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin, or while fleeing those countries. The organisation was established in 1987, has over 230 employees and is growing.

Why Foundation House?

• Work in a role with a true purpose to help rebuild lives shattered by torture and trauma
• Range of flexible working options
• Highly supportive team environment
• Professional development
• Diverse workforce
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
• Tax savings through attractive salary packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Novated leasing
• Onsite parking

What next?

Simply hit the apply bottom and upload your resume and cover letter outlining why you believe this is the right opportunity for you. For more information about the position, please refer to the position description.

Applications are considered as they are received.

For enquiries, please contact hiring manager Margaret Hatton via [email protected], using the subject line: Assistant Accountant enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call 03 9389 8991.

Our selection process is simple and typically consists of one interview with a recruitment panel followed by reference checks. Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer, we foster an inclusive vocational environment and supportive workforce culture. All applications are welcome and will receive impartial consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or physical ability. Applicants may request reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process by contacting the hiring manager.

Foundation House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and we actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.