Assistant Accountant

Professional Search Group; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit ethos

6-month contract

Chatswood location

Competitive hourly rate

Support from PSG

Job summary

Professional Search Group is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 6-month maternity leave cover at a leading not-for-profit in disability services based in Chatswood, NSW. Reporting to the General Manager, Finance, you will support month-end reporting, reconciliations, BAS/FBT, grant acquittals and audit preparation while helping maintain strong internal controls.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for people and communities, with a supportive team and a

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualifications or experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month‑end processes.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Managing corporate credit cards, payroll files and fundraising direct debit batches.
• Supporting BAS, FBT, grant acquittals and statutory reporting.
• Preparing audit schedules and supporting internal and external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and compliance registers.
• Contributing to improved finance processes and internal controls.
• Providing ad hoc financial and compliance support as required.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end

Reconciliations

Time management

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Work for a leading not-for-profit in disability services.

Our client is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 6-month maternity leave cover.

This is an opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to an organisation where your work contributes to better outcomes for people and communities.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance, you’ll support accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance and finance operations across the Group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Managing corporate credit cards, payroll files and fundraising direct debit batches.
• Supporting BAS, FBT, grant acquittals and statutory reporting.
• Preparing audit schedules and supporting internal and external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and compliance registers.
• Contributing to improved finance processes, systems and internal controls.
• Providing ad hoc financial and compliance support as required.

About you

You’re an organised and detail-focused accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and ensuring things are done accurately and on time.

You’ll bring:

• Relevant accounting qualifications or experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• An understanding of Australian accounting, taxation and financial reporting requirements.
• The ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Experience with BAS, FBT, government funding acquittals, audit processes or the NDIS/NDIA environment will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

• Work for a not-for-profit with a great reputation
• 6-month contract
• Great hourly rate
• Chatswood location
• Be a part of an excellent team
• Support from the team at PSG from start to finish