• Hours: Full Time 38 Hours p/w (Part time, 4 days a week will be considered)
• Location: Paddington, including flexible WFH arrangements available
• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 plus 10.5% super

ABOUT US

Environmental Leadership Australia is laying the groundwork for bipartisan support for more ambitious climate policy at state and federal levels. ELA’s vision is to achieve a bipartisan approach to climate policy, where both sides of the political divide support greater investment in renewables, and embrace the economic and environmental opportunities that will deliver.

To make this happen we must support movements of people “outside the bubble” - those who can reach voters and politicians who need a different approach to bring them on board as champions of climate action. By working with, and funding, partner organisations who are in a position of influence, we can build momentum and shift Australia towards a more sustainable future. The bookkeeper function is a newly created role to support ELA’s rapidly growing operations, with responsibility for all account keeping and reporting for our small partner organisations.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Bookkeeper will play a key role in supporting ELA and partner charities with their bookkeeping and reporting. It is ideal for a bookkeeper who wants to make a big impact tackling the climate crisis before it’s too late. We pride ourselves on providing a working environment that is both driven and ambitious and caring and kind.

DELIVERY OF THE ROLE

In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring complete and accurate financial records for ELA and partner charities, including:

Accounts payable/receivable

• Assisting with invoicing, and recording grants and donations
• Processing income and expenses in Xero
• Managing accounts payable using Hubdoc
• Preparing accounts payable banking files for upload/authorisation
• Managing employee reimbursements

Payroll

• Preparing staff payroll and providing ABA files for upload/authorisation
• Preparing and lodging Single Touch Payroll to ATO
• Super and payroll accounts reconciliations
• Preparing quarterly super reports and lodging via Xero AutoSuper
• Preparing and lodging finalisation report for Single Touch Payroll
• Preparing and lodging annual Workers Compensation report
• On and off boarding staff members

Other reconciliations and reporting, including

• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable and receivable reconciliations
• Monthly and/or quarterly management reports (depending on size and requirements of each organisation)
• GST, PAYG and other tax liability accounts reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly BAS, advise liability and lodge with ATO

ABOUT YOU

• You have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role and ideally, a certificate in Bookkeeping or equivalent.
• You are experienced in using Xero for bookkeeping, and have some knowledge of accounting standards, principles and practice, and of GST, PAYG and income tax legislation.
• Ideally, you are competent in using Hubdoc and Excel.
• Candidates without charity experience but are eager and fast self-motivated learners are encouraged to apply.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bookkeeping – you are an experienced bookkeeper with strong knowledge of the end to end bookkeeping process including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations and reporting.
• Communication – you have excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working with a range of people in your day to day role.
• Attention to Detail - You are detail oriented and never let things slip through the cracks.
• Flexibility - you are flexible in your approach and can balance multiple priorities, especially at month-end, while still meeting deadlines.
• Software proficiency - you are proficient in Xero, and ideally HubDoc and Excel.
• Passion for mission – you want to make a positive difference on climate action.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications and experience related to bookkeeping
• Right to work in Australia
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an application via the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached.