Finance Assistant - Not-for-Profit Payroll & Budgets

Y Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Y Ballarat is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Corporate Services team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support day-to-day financial operations, contribute to month-end processes and assist with annual budgeting using Planful.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves working across payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting, with opportunities to improve systems and processes within a values-driven not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years' experience in an accounting role.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and statutory obligations.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll journals, leave entitlements, superannuation and related accounts.
• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, journals and account reconciliations.
• Support payroll-related analysis, including parental leave, WorkCover and employee payments.
• Coordinate accounts payable processes and provide guidance and support to accounts payable staff.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts and financial reporting using Planful.
• Support the preparation of financial information and working papers for external audits.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Manager and wider team to improve financial processes and systems.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Planful

Xero

Job description

Y Ballarat is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Corporate Services team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support day-to-day financial operations, contribute to month-end processes and assist with annual budgeting using Planful.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves working across payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting, with opportunities to improve systems and processes within a values-driven not-for-profit environment.