Assistant Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join Civic's Finance Team based at our Caringbah Head Office. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, helping to ensure the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of our financial processes while contributing to positive outcomes for people with disability.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and taking ownership of key financial processes.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Daily bank reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies

• Processing NDIA claims and invoicing for plan-managed and self-managed participants

• Supporting month-end reporting activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations

• Maintaining the fixed asset register and reconciling assets to the general ledger

• Managing credit card reconciliations and expense coding

• Assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as required

• Supporting compliance obligations including BAS and FBT lodgements

• Assisting with annual budgets, forecasting and financial analysis

• Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies

• Participating in finance projects and ad hoc accounting activities across the organisation

ABOUT YOU

You are an organised and proactive accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and contributing to a high-performing team. You have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.

You are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a values-driven organisation where your work has a genuine impact on the community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

You will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

• CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards completion

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounting role

• Experience with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to build positive working relationships across multiple teams

• Knowledge of the disability, NFP or human services sector will be highly regarded

• Current Police Check

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

ABOUT CIVIC

Our vision of Human Potential, Realised is about striving to create a society where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals and participate as a valued member of the community. At Civic, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential by unleashing your talent and passion for social impact to change lives.

Our people are at the forefront of what we do and as such, are provided access to continuous learning, are supported in working to their strengths and are encouraged to stretch and continue to develop in their careers.

We embrace when our employees are courageous and have new ideas about how we can do things differently that enhance both employees and our clients’ lives.

Not only do we offer flexible working, not-for-profit salary packaging, access to discounted private health insurance, an employee assistance program and an onsite café at Head Office but, we have a professional, family-friendly culture where everyone belongs.

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Successful applicants are subject to ID, police and qualification checks and must also hold current Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening Checks.