Make a real difference

Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

- Location: Box Hill
- Work type: Full-time, Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Salary: Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package
- Working model: Hybrid

A little bit about you You are a detail-focused accountant who takes pride in accurate work and meeting reporting deadlines. You work well both independently and as part of a team, and you are motivated by the mission and values of St Vincent de Paul Society.

More specifically you will have:

- A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or a related discipline, and a CPA or CA qualification, or progress towards completing one
- At least five years’ financial accounting experience in a medium to large organisation, including experience in multi-entity or shared-service environments
- Experience accounting for capital expenditure and project or construction WIP, and for property and equipment leases under AASB 16
- Practical experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders, along with solid analytical, prioritisation and time management skills

About the role

As a member of the Financial Accounting team, you will support the maintenance of accurate financial records, compliance with applicable accounting standards, and timely financial accounting and reporting across the Group.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver your responsibilities within agreed reporting timetables. Key activities include fixed asset and lease accounting, month-end reporting, statutory financial reporting and support for the external audit,



as well as contributing to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for your assigned areas.

Responsibilities are rotated among the Financial Accountants to develop individual capability and strengthen team knowledge, with your initial focus on fixed assets and leases.

Key responsibilities

- Maintain the fixed asset register, including capital work in progress (WIP), capitalisations, additions, transfers and disposals, in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
- Calculate and process monthly depreciation, and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger
- Review lease agreements and maintain supporting registers and calculations to support compliance with AASB 16 Leases
- Act as a key user of the AASB 16 and fixed asset modules within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Complete assigned activities within the published month-end timetable, and prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving reconciling items within agreed timeframes
- Prepare statutory reporting schedules, contribute to the annual financial statements, and support the planning and coordination of the external audit
- Contribute to the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including profit or loss, balance sheet and cash flow projections.

Why join Vinnies?
- Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
- Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
- Opportunity to shape service delivery, organisational culture and implement key organisational strategy
- Flexible working arrangements
- A supportive and collaborative workplace environment focussed on supporting those in our community that are in need
- Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day





About us For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.

The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees;

education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing.

The St

Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000+ members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

Want to know more?

- www.vinnies.org.au/vic
- LinkedIn – Vinnies Victoria
- @VinniesVictoria

How to apply

Want the full details? Click apply below and you'll be taken to this job ad on our careers website, where you'll find a link to the full Position Description.

Please submit

- Your CV
- A short cover letter outlining your suitability

Applications close: 20^th November 2026 Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Important information

- Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
- We are committed to child safety
- We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds

No agencies please.

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