Management Accountant, Canberra

$97,450 - $106,850 FTE per annum super salary packaging

Part time 0.50 FTE

If you're looking for a workplace where you can use your professional skills to make a difference, while being supported to build a career that works with the rest of your life, WLC could be the change you're looking for.

The Management Accountant has a critical role in the financial management function supporting the Chief Operating Officer, and is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial support across budget consolidation, funding acquittals, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis:

- develop financial opportunity forecasting
- internal control management of financial functions (AP, AR, month end reconciliations)

- month end reporting
- financial reporting and analysis including annual financial statements
- monthly budget consolidation and cash flow management
- income management including funding and acquittals
- prepare PAYG and BAS statements
- payroll processing backup

This position may particularly appeal if you are:
- seeking greater flexibility or to prioritise wellbeing or personal time
- returning to the workforce
- seeking a rewarding and meaningful next chapter in your career

About you

You are an experienced accountant or finance officer with a passion and commitment to supporting women experiencing vulnerability, discrimination and gender-based violence:

- identify as a woman,



trans or non-binary person
- hold post-secondary qualification in finance or accounting
- hold a current Working with Vulnerable People registration or eligibility to hold
- robust financial reporting, budgeting and acquittal experience
- excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- tech savviness

Who we are

At WLC, we improve women’s lives through specialist legal representation, support and advocacy, working alongside our clients to improve their safety, security and access to justice. Our work is grounded in feminist principles, trauma-informed practice and a commitment to creating meaningful, lasting change.

We also believe that doing meaningful work should not come at the expense of having a life outside work. We are committed to being a feminist employer of choice, with working practices that recognise and support the realities of our employees’ lives. We support our people to balance work with personal, family, cultural and community responsibilities, and place genuine importance on wellbeing, gender equity and sustainable working practices.

What you need to do For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Recruitment team on *****@wlc.org.au.

Applications should include

- a cover letter addressing the Position Requirements; and
- a current resume

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026

📌 Management Accountant, Canberra
🏢 Women's Legal Centre
📍 Canberra