About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Assistant Accountant will work with all members of the financial accounting team to help Orygen’s processes run smoothly and accurately.

Reporting to the Financial Controller you will:

• Prepare bank reconciliations, perform project distribution journals and update the Fixed Asset Register.
• Support accounts receivable through issuing invoices/receipts, recording income for sales and donates, managing outstanding debts and prepare reconciliations when required.
• Support accounts payable functions such as coding purchase invoices, management of credit cards and Purchase Orders.
• Managing finance ticketing system, assisting in the management of the Travel Portal.
• Develop strong working relationships with the finance team and broader organisation.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent practical experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Strong time management and analytic skills with a high level of accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prior accounting experience is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer service ethic and demonstrated ability to maintain excellent customer and client relations.

Benefits

• $60,000 - $65,000 base commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% super + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, see the attached document.

This is a full-time ongoing position, subject to funding.

Applications will close on the closing date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

A position description is attached.