Accountant

AHCWA; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Paid two-week Christmas closure

Up to 10 days Study Leave per year

Professional development and training

17.5% annual leave loading

13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7y

Volunteer Leave up to 2 days/yr

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Supportive and values-driven workplace

Job summary

AHCWA is seeking an Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, budgeting and compliance, leveraging your accounting expertise to strengthen financial controls across our not-for-profit organisation serving Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage month‑end processes, budgeting, acquittals and funder reports, oversee payroll and AP/AR, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver meaningful health outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Practical experience with financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, GST, FBT and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing month-end reports, journals, reconciliations and budget variance analysis.
• Supporting annual budgets, reforecasts and funding contract budgets.
• Preparing financial acquittals and funder-specific reports.
• Coordinating statutory reporting, including BAS and FBT returns.
• Supporting annual financial statements and external audit processes.
• Monitoring cash flow, fixed assets, lease liabilities and general ledger integrity.
• Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Providing guidance and support to Finance team members and internal stakeholders.

Skills

3-5 years accounting experience

Australian accounting standards

Analytical & communication skills

Cultural capability with Aboriginal/TI

Education

Accounting degree or related

CPA/CA membership or progress

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Join the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) and use your accounting expertise to support an organisation working to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across Western Australia.

As the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Western Australia, AHCWA supports, strengthens and advocates for the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting effective financial management across the organisation.

WHY WORK FOR AHCWA?

At AHCWA, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to meaningful work supporting Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
• Join a supportive, collaborative and values-driven workplace.
• Apply your expertise across a varied and professionally rewarding finance portfolio.
• Access professional development and learning opportunities.
• Benefit from flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a broad and hands-on accounting role suited to someone who enjoys combining technical accounting, reporting and analysis with practical operational support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing month-end reports, journals, reconciliations and budget variance analysis.
• Supporting annual budgets, reforecasts and funding contract budgets.
• Preparing financial acquittals and funder-specific reports.
• Coordinating statutory reporting, including BAS and FBT returns.
• Supporting annual financial statements and external audit processes.
• Monitoring cash flow, fixed assets, lease liabilities and general ledger integrity.
• Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Providing guidance and support to Finance team members and internal stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years’ accounting experience in a similar role.
• CPA or CA membership, or substantial progress towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Practical experience with financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, GST, FBT and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and contribute to a culturally safe workplace.

Experience in a not-for-profit organisation or Public Benevolent Institution will be highly regarded.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, increasing your take-home pay.
• Paid two-week Christmas closure.
• Up to 10 days Study Leave per year.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after seven years of service.
• Up to two days Volunteer Leave per year.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
• A supportive and values-driven workplace culture.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you are an experienced Accountant looking for meaningful work with genuine organisational impact, we would love to hear from you.

AHCWA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We value the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and support their attraction, development and retention across our workforce.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.