The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a broad and hands-on accounting position within a well-established, purpose-driven organisation. You will take ownership of month-end reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and stakeholder support across a diverse range of entities and operations.

This role offers a unique blend of technical accounting responsibilities and relationship-focused support, requiring someone who is equally comfortable preparing journals and reconciliations as they are assisting non-finance stakeholders with day-to-day financial processes. Key responsibilities include:

- End-to-end month-end close including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Preparation of management reports and financial analysis for key stakeholders
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and balance sheet accounts
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
- Prepare BAS, GST and other compliance-related requirements
- Support year-end financial reporting and external audit processes
- Process and review credit card transactions, expense acquittals and supporting documentation
- Assist a range of internal stakeholders with day-to-day accounting and financial administration matters
- Monitor cash movements, banking transactions and investment reporting
- Maintain fixed asset registers and process depreciation journals
- Review and improve existing finance processes and controls
- Support the wider finance team across operational and project-based activities as required

About You

You are a compassionate and adaptable accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative,



values-driven environment. Whilst technically robust, you also possess the interpersonal skills required to support a broad stakeholder group and provide a high level of service.

You will bring

- Previous experience as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar
- CA/CPA qualification or near completion
- Strong month-end, financial reporting and reconciliation experience
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
- High levels of patience, empathy and professionalism
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to assist where required
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Experience within not-for-profit, education, healthcare, community services or purpose-led organisations will be highly regarded

The Organisation

Our client is a respected and long-standing organisation with a strong focus on community impact, education and social purpose. With a supportive culture, stable leadership team and values-led approach, they offer an environment where employees can make a meaningful contribution while developing their professional career.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant seeking a role that combines technical accounting responsibilities with genuine stakeholder interaction in an organisation that places people at the centre of everything it does. To Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Kane at *@sharpandcarter.com.au

📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne