• Make a difference to young people by joining a leading and well-recognised national mental health organisation
• Help grow the reach, understanding and impact of vital headspace services for young people
• Full-time permanent position in a hybrid environment based in Melbourne

Who is headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation?

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support online, over the phone, in schools and through our headspace centres in more than 160 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Please note: Headspace office is closed between 21 Dec to 5 Jan. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted when the office reopens in the new year.

About the role

The Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliation Officer will work within the Finance team playing a vital role in supporting the accounts payable and receivable function as well as working closely with all departments within the organisation. The focus of the role is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all creditors and debtors in the general ledger to enable end of month to be completed.

Reporting into the Financial controller, this role will:

• Be responsible for the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable invoicing and bank reconciliation processes, and for the close off in accordance with month end timeframes
• Process accounts payable invoices to appropriate cost centres, general ledger accounts and tax codes
• Maintain integrity of supplier Masterfiles in our financial system
• Reconciliation of supplier balances with the financial system balances
• Prepare relevant journals for posting into the financial system
• Perform bank reconciliations of all operational bank accounts
• Raise all accounts receivable invoices
• Prepare monthly BAS report and reconciliations

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking a proactive, agile and highly motivated individual with:

• Tertiary qualification in finance/accounting oriented discipline in finance/accounting.
• Proven experience of 5 years or more in a similar role, either in Accounts Payable Officer, Accounts Officer or Finance Officer.
• Strong grasp of Financial Accounting Processes and having significant exposure to a medium to large organisation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Advanced computing skills including the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other financial applications.
• Effective organisational skills and time management. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to cope with changes and willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a productive team member.

What's on offer

The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people across Australia.

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A focus on wellbeing and a commitment to diversity.

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance