Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Permanent Opportunity | Not-for-Profit organisation

We are partnering with a purpose-driven organisation seeking an experienced Accountant to join their finance team. The organisation specialises in social and youth services. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on position with responsibility across financial reporting, audit, statutory compliance, payroll, and process improvement.
This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, partnering with stakeholders across the business, and playing a key role in maintaining the integrity and compliance of the organisation's finance function.

The Opportunity
Financial Accounting & Business Support

• Taking ownership of month-end and year-end financial reporting activities
• Producing accurate financial information to support business decision-making
• Acting as the key contact for external auditors and managing the annual audit process
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Payroll, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Overseeing payroll operations and ensuring ongoing compliance with legislative requirements
• Managing statutory reporting obligations and key regulatory lodgements
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to maintain strong financial controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting across the finance function

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• 5+ years' experience in a Financial Accountant or Company Accountant role
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Proven experience managing payroll end-to-end
• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting obligations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Apply?

• Report directly to the CFO and gain exposure to key organisational decision-making
• Broad role spanning financial accounting, payroll, audit, compliance and reporting
• Opportunity to take ownership of critical finance processes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Convenient location close to public transport
• Potential future leadership opportunities as the organisation continues to evolve and grow

If you're looking for a hands-on accounting role where you can make a meaningful contribution and take ownership of key finance functions, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion please reach out to Jessica Priebee, jpriebee@quayappointments.com.au