About the role The Assistant Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely finance, payroll, and compliance functions. The role supports the integrity of financial records through reconciliations, payroll processing, statutory lodgements, and accounts administration. The position requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving abilities who can work autonomously and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

- Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations

- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies

- Assist with month-end and year-end processes

- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

- Process supplier invoices and payment runs

- Reconcile supplier statements

- Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally

- Raise customer invoices and allocate receipts

- Reconcile customer accounts and manage billing queries

- Process payroll accurately and on time

- Ensure compliance with relevant Award requirements, taxation, superannuation,



and salary packaging arrangements.

- Maintain employee payroll records and respond to payroll-related enquiries.

- Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, PAYG, and other statutory returns.

- Ensure compliance with ATO reporting and payment obligations.

- Maintain accurate records to support all lodgements.

About you

- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline

- Experience in accounting and payroll in a not-for-profit workplace

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

- Strong reconciliation and accounting skills

- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Part Time .6 FTE (salary pro-rata)

📌 Assistant Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Deaf Children Australia
📍 Melbourne