About the role

You'll manage the accounting function from end to end, ensuring financial records are accurate, obligations are met and the management team has the information needed to make sound business decisions. Working independently, you'll oversee the full accounting cycle, from payroll and reconciliations through to monthly reporting, budgeting and year-end preparation. You'll also have the opportunity to identify improvements to processes and help ensure financial systems remain efficient and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes and management reports

- Assist with annual budgets, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis

- Provide clear, accurate financial information to support management decision-making

- Coordinate year-end financial preparation and work with external auditor

- Manage end-to-end payroll, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), superannuation, payroll tax and related ATO obligations

- Maintain employee leave balances and ensure payroll records are accurate

- Prepare and lodge BAS and manage GST compliance

- Manage invoicing, receipts, payments, expense reimbursements and overdue accounts

- Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy

About you

- At least five years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, with demonstrated end-to-end responsibility for the accounting cycle

- Strong, practical payroll experience, including STP, superannuation and relevant statutory obligations





- Advanced working knowledge of MYOB and Microsoft Excel

- Experience preparing monthly financial and management reports, reconciliations and BAS
- A sound understanding of accounting principles, GST and Australian compliance requirements

- Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- The confidence to work autonomously while communicating effectively with colleagues, management and external advisers
- A proactive approach to improving processes and solving problems

- Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualifications are desirable

- Experience in a professional services business, membership organisation or working with membership management systems would be an advantage

About us

Strata Community Association NSW is the peak industry body representing strata managers and service providers across the strata sector. We support our members through advocacy, education, professional standards and industry engagement, helping to build a stronger and more professional strata industry.

Benefits

- Flexibility: A genuine part time opportunity, with hours and working arrangements open for discussion

- Autonomy: Take ownership of the finance function and apply your experience without unnecessary layers of management

- Variety: Work across the full accounting cycle, with exposure to reporting, budgeting, forecasting and organisational performance
- A collaborative team: Join a small, professional team where your contribution matters

- Purpose: Support an industry organisation that represents and advocates for professionals across the strata sector

📌 Financial Accountant (North Sydney)
🏢 Strata Community Association
📍 North Sydney