• Salary $90,000 – $100,000 per annum plus superannuation including additional leave
• Classification VALS D1.6
• Full Time Fixed Term until 30th of June 2025
• Office Location 273 High Street, Preston, 3072

Additional Benefits:

• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Only required to work 35 hours per week,
• Access to company vehicles for any work-related trips
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ per FBT available via Maxxia

Overview

The position is a newly created role within the Finance team of VALS.

The Structure of the Finance team is:

The new role of accountant will report directly to the CFO and will have a close working relationship with the Deputy CFO and Payroll Manager.

The role will be responsible for delivering high quality financial and accounting services to VALS in conjunction with the finance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the CFO and Deputy CFO in the delivery of financial and accounting services to VALS.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, supporting schedules and addressing external audit queries in conjunction with the Deputy CFO.
• Month end accounting adjustments and close of accounts
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and performance reporting
• Support the payroll function and act as backup to payroll
• Adhoc financial and management reporting
• Other duties as required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

• Must have an accounting degree or equivalent qualification to allows professional membership into CPA Australia or CA Australia.
• Must have a sound understanding of contemporary accounting practices as they apply to the not-for-profit sector
• Must have previous relevant experience in working as an accountant and have a sound understanding of Australia Accounting Standards and Practices.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in working for a medium to large size entity.
• Experience in Statutory reporting
• Experience in computerised accounting systems.
• Experience with payroll processing/payroll systems.

HOW TO APPLY:

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Please include your resume together with a covering letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria (found within the position description).

Please note:

*Only successful applications will be contacted*

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of VALS.