At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Junior Accountantto join our dedicated Finance team.

Location: Office Location

Job Type: Full-Time 6 months working 38hours per week

Salary: $81,206,78 - $87,085.42per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Junior Accountant supports the Finance team in the delivery of accurate and timely financial, statutory and taxation reporting. The role contributes to the effective operation of accounting functions through the preparation of reconciliations, journals, treasury activities, fixed asset accounting and compliance reporting while supporting continuous improvement across finance processes.

Key responsibilities

- General ledger - preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of all journals as required
- Treasury - daily processing of bank transactions and journals, preparation of bank reconciliations, administration of corporate credit cards
- Fixed & leased assets - assist with monthly depreciation journals, maintain fixed asset register, assist with leased assets
- Reporting & compliance - assist in reviews of policies and procedures

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do.



We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline
- Knowledge of organisational accounting processes and experience in a similar role involving activities such as general accounting, financial analysis and reports
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds




- Demonstrated attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial processing
- Ability to identify and resolve problems and make appropriate recommendations
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Expertise and competency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Monday 31st of August at 6:00pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, protected and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation.BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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