Accountant

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Learning & development

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AnglicareSA is seeking an Accountant to support financial administration, reporting and analysis across allocated portfolios. You will partner with the Finance Business Partner to deliver timely, reliable advice that informs portfolio leaders and drives sound decision-making.

In this role you’ll manage end-of-month processes, journals and reconciliations, contribute to budgeting and management reporting, and support external compliance and audit activities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications in Accounting or Commerce.
• Membership of CA/CPA, or be studying towards membership.
• Demonstrated experience with end-of-month processes, journals, reconciliations and general accounting practices.
• Proven experience preparing budgets, management reports and financial analysis.
• A continuous improvement mindset, including interest in improving systems, processes and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• As our Accountant, you will provide financial administration, reporting and analysis across allocated portfolios, supporting the Finance Business Partner to deliver relevant, reliable and timely advice to portfolio leaders.
• You will play a key role in end-of-month processes, journals, reconciliations, management reporting, budget analysis and variance investigation. You will also support annual budget preparation, external compliance requirements, audit activities, system improvements and finance-related projects.
• This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys accuracy, analysis, problem-solving and building strong working relationships. You will act as an important link between Finance and portfolio leaders, providing clear information, practical support and quality advice that helps services operate effectively.
• You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

Skills

End-of-month

Journals & reconciliations

Budgeting & reporting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or Commerce

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Use your accounting skills to support informed decisions that help AnglicareSA deliver meaningful services across South Australia.
• Join a collaborative Finance team where quality advice, strong relationships and practical support are valued.
• Use your accounting and analytical skills to support reporting, budgeting, systems improvement and financial decision-making across a diverse portfolio.

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From housing and aged care to disability, foster care and community services, our work is as diverse as the people and communities we serve.

Behind that impact is strong financial insight, reliable reporting and sound decision-making. In this role, your accounting skills will help leaders understand the numbers, plan with confidence and continue delivering services that make a real difference.

Join us as an Accountant, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

As our Accountant, you will provide financial administration, reporting and analysis across allocated portfolios, supporting the Finance Business Partner to deliver relevant, reliable and timely advice to portfolio leaders.

You will play a key role in end-of-month processes, journals, reconciliations, management reporting, budget analysis and variance investigation. You will also support annual budget preparation, external compliance requirements, audit activities, system improvements and finance-related projects.

This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys accuracy, analysis, problem-solving and building strong working relationships. You will act as an important link between Finance and portfolio leaders, providing clear information, practical support and quality advice that helps services operate effectively.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Overseeing end-of-month processes, including accurate journals and reconciliations within agreed timeframes.
• Preparing timely and reliable management reports that show portfolio financial performance.
• Investigating budget variances and providing clear analysis to support financial decision-making.
• Supporting the Finance Business Partner with annual budget preparation, budget analysis and communication to portfolio leaders.
• Maintaining data integrity, quality control and effective financial processes across relevant systems.
• Supporting audit, external compliance, regulatory reporting, system improvements and finance-related projects.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Degree-level qualifications in Accounting or Commerce.
• Membership of CA/CPA, or be studying towards membership.
• Demonstrated experience with end-of-month processes, journals, reconciliations and general accounting practices.
• Proven experience preparing budgets, management reports and financial analysis.
• A continuous improvement mindset, including interest in improving systems, processes and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

We would also love you to have:

• Experience using accounting software in a large or complex organisation.
• Experience delivering accounting support within a service delivery or not-for-profit environment.
• Confidence working across multiple tasks, deadlines and stakeholders with accuracy and attention to detail.
• A positive, collaborative approach and alignment with AnglicareSA’s values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, equity and servant leadership.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.