Accounting Manager (6 month contract)

Pathway Talent; Ryde; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Talent, in collaboration with New Horizons, seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the Finance Operations team in NSW. This 6-month term role focuses on day-to-day financial operations, governance, and driving improvements to support informed business decisions.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee accounts payable/receivable, NDIS billing, procure-to-pay, and month-end close, while strengthening internal controls and guiding the team through change.

Qualifications

• A degree in finance, accounting or a relevant business discipline.
• CA ANZ or CPA qualification.
• Experience with NDIS billing, claiming and funding processes.
• At least 10 years’ experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
• Demonstrated accounting and/or audit experience.
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through change.
• Proven success in delivering process improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance Operations team, building a collaborative culture.
• Oversee daily financial transactions, weekly accounts payable payments.
• Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial year-end audits, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee timely NDIS claims and manage unbilled revenue against targets.
• Manage procure-to-pay processes, including purchase order accruals and adherence to procedures.
• Improve and document financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors and external partners.

Skills

People leadership

Change management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

CA ANZ or CPA qualification

Tools

NDIS billing software

Job description

Pathway Talent is working alongside New Horizons to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager to lead its Finance Operations team.

This is a 6 month term defined opportunity to bring your financial expertise and leadership skills to an organisation focused on supporting people and communities. You’ll oversee day-to-day financial operations, strengthen governance and drive improvements that support informed business decisions.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead, accounts payable, accounts receivable, NDIS billing and procure-to-pay operations.

You’ll ensure financial information is accurate and timely, maintain strong internal controls and support your team through ongoing change and improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop the Finance Operations team, building a collaborative culture.


• Oversee daily financial transactions, weekly accounts payable payments


• Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations


• Support financial year-end audits, budgeting and forecasting.


• Oversee timely NDIS claims and manage unbilled revenue against agreed targets.


• Manage procure-to-pay processes, including purchase order accruals and adherence to procedures.


• Improve and document financial processes, strengthen internal controls and protect confidential financial information.


• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, financial institutions and other external partners.


• Experience with NDIS billing, claiming and funding processes is highly desirable.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in finance, accounting or a relevant business discipline.


• CA ANZ or CPA qualification.


• Experience with NDIS billing, claiming and funding processes


• At least 10 years’ experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.


• Demonstrated accounting and/or audit experience.


• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through change.


• Proven success in delivering process improvements.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.


• Clear communication skills and the ability to build

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

• A satisfactory National Police Check.


• Proof of identity and the right to work in Australia.


• Evidence of relevant tertiary qualifications.


• Evidence of CA ANZ or CPA qualification.


• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)


• WWCC(or willingness to obtain)

Any additional role-specific screening requirements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why join?

• Make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting people and communities.


• Lead a team and shape improvements across financial operations.


• Bring your ideas to a role focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.


• Apply your financial expertise to work that supports better customer outcomes.

Our commitment to safety

PathwayTalent & New Horizons is committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of all customers, including children, young people and adults at risk. We have zero tolerance for abuse, neglect and exploitation and expect all employees to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all genders and identities.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let Pathway Talent know.

Please note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.