People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 46 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis. At People Who Care, we're passionate about helping people live independently and with dignity.

What's on offer:

- Part-time hours - 2 days a week (7.6hrs per day) - Flexibility on specific days will be considered - Within Tuesday to Friday.
- Competitive pay rate - $52.53 per hour
- Salary packaging options to reduce tax and increase take home pay - Up to $18550 pa
- Friendly and supportive team setting - Guildford office location

About the Role:

Reporting to the Operational Finance Lead, with support from the CFO, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for a range of general accounting and financial control activities, including:

- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, prepayments, accruals, GST and other general ledger accounts.
- Investigating variances and unreconciled items and escalating material issues where required.
- Preparing month-end journals and maintaining accurate supporting workpapers within agreed deadlines.
- Assisting with annual audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Responding to audit requests and maintaining clear records of supporting evidence.
- Supporting compliance with relevant accounting standards, funding requirements and organisational reporting obligations.
- Applying accounting policies and procedures consistently and identifying opportunities to improve financial controls.
- Reviewing selected transactions for accurate coding, approvals, GST treatment and compliance with organisational policies.
- Supporting general ledger maintenance by identifying unusual balances, misallocations and incomplete documentation.




- Providing practical accounting support to the Finance team across the agreed scope of the role.

You will have:

We are looking for someone who isaccurate, curious, organised and trustworthy, with a practical approach to accounting and financial problem-solving. Other requirements include:

- Completed CPA, CA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, month-end reconciliations, general ledger processes, GST and basic financial compliance requirements.
- Demonstrable accounting or finance experience, or a graduate Accountant background with strong reconciliation and transaction review capability.
- Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, audit schedules and financial workpapers.
- Experience in a not-for-profit, community services, aged care or similarly funded environment will be highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using accounting or finance systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document workpapers and explain financial queries.
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial and organisational information.
- A practical and curious mindset, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate unusual transactions or balances.
- A commitment to supporting sound financial controls and continuous improvement.
- National Criminal History Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check

Recruitment action will likely commence as suitable candidates apply.

People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Guildford)
🏢 People Who Care
📍 Guildford