Financial Accountant

Strata Community Association; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Strata Community Association NSW is seeking a part-time Finance professional to manage the full accounting cycle, including payroll with STP, BAS and GST compliance. You will produce monthly reports, assist budgeting and work with external auditors, while supporting management with timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes autonomy, process improvements, and accuracy within a professional services/membership context. Flexible discussions on hours are encouraged.

Qualifications

• At least five years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience with end-to-end responsibility for the accounting cycle.
• Strong payroll experience, including STP and statutory obligations.
• Advanced working knowledge of MYOB and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing monthly financial and management reports, reconciliations and BAS.
• Understanding of GST and Australian compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes and management reports.
• Assist with annual budgets, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis.
• Provide clear, accurate financial information to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate year-end financial preparation and work with external auditor.
• Manage end-to-end payroll, including STP, superannuation, payroll tax and related obligations.
• Maintain employee leave balances and payroll records.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and manage GST compliance.
• Manage invoicing, receipts, payments, reimbursements and overdue accounts.
• Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Payroll processing

STP compliance

MYOB

Microsoft Excel

BAS

GST compliance

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Accounting degree

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Strata Community Association – North Sydney NSW

You'll manage the accounting function from end to end, ensuring financial records are accurate, obligations are met and the management team has the information needed to make sound business decisions. Working independently, you'll oversee the full accounting cycle, from payroll and reconciliations through to monthly reporting, budgeting and year-end preparation. You'll also have the opportunity to identify improvements to processes and help ensure financial systems remain efficient and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes and management reports

Assist with annual budgets, cash flow forecasting and financial analysis

Provide clear, accurate financial information to support management decision-making

Coordinate year-end financial preparation and work with external auditor

Manage end-to-end payroll, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), superannuation, payroll tax and related ATO obligations

Maintain employee leave balances and ensure payroll records are accurate

Prepare and lodge BAS and manage GST compliance

Manage invoicing, receipts, payments, expense reimbursements and overdue accounts

Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy

About you

At least five years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, with demonstrated end-to-end responsibility for the accounting cycle

Strong, practical payroll experience, including STP, superannuation and relevant statutory obligations

Advanced working knowledge of MYOB and Microsoft Excel

Experience preparing monthly financial and management reports, reconciliations and BAS

A sound understanding of accounting principles, GST and Australian compliance requirements

Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines

The confidence to work autonomously while communicating effectively with colleagues, management and external advisers

A proactive approach to improving processes and solving problems

Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualifications are desirable

Experience in a professional services business, membership organisation or working with membership management systems would be an advantage

About us

Strata Community Association NSW is the peak industry body representing strata managers and service providers across the strata sector. We support our members through advocacy, education, professional standards and industry engagement, helping to build a stronger and more professional strata industry.

Flexibility: A genuine part-time opportunity, with hours and working arrangements open for discussion

Autonomy: Take ownership of the finance function and apply your experience without unnecessary layers of management

Variety: Work across the full accounting cycle, with exposure to reporting, budgeting, forecasting and organisational performance

A collaborative team: Join a small, professional team where your contribution matters

Purpose: Support an industry organisation that represents and advocates for professionals across the strata sector