Accountant

Our client, Personalised Support Services, is a trusted NDIS service provider based in Dandenong, Victoria, committed to delivering exceptional support to individuals with disabilities. Specialising in core supports, support coordination, supported accommodation, and group activities, the organisation is dedicated to walking alongside participants and their families to ensure they receive the services and care they deserve.

This includes managing payroll, expenses, claims, invoices, reimbursements, and assisting the Team Leader in financial transactions. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

The annual salary for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 plus superannuation.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement accounting systems, policies and procedures.
• Document all financial transactions and ensure the accuracy, safety, and compliance of record keeping.
• Prepare accounts, tax returns, business activity statements, FBT, and other compliance matters.
• Plan, preparation and execution of financial statements with appropriate note disclosures.
• Assist the Managing Director in developing the budget and benchmarking.
• Prepare information for financial statements and tax returns.
• Monitor cash flow, operation costs, and financial risks.
• Advise management on cost control and improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with the ATO and other government departments.
• Prepare reports and /or presentations to the Director and management by collecting, analysing, and summarising accounting information and trends and reviewing current business and financial conditions.
• Perform month-end close, processing relevant journals, general ledger and bank reconciliation, balance sheet, intercompany processing, revenue analysis, and statutory accounts production.
• Assist management with relevant ASIC reports and Statutory tax-related compliance.
• Contribute towards process improvement and implementation and ensure client confidentiality and privacy

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Should have at least three (3) years of experience in a similar setting.
• Understanding of issues facing the disability sector.
• Experience in working with the disadvantaged and people with disabilities.

• Able to handle work pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle private and confidential matters.
• Able to address and complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• Understand the importance of details being right.
• Supports and takes part in continuous improvement in a new business setup environment.
• Commitment to promoting a culture that is people-oriented, ethical & professional.
• Team oriented
• Self-motivated
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain healthy professional relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• Ability to gain cooperation and support from others.
• Ability to coordinate with counterparts at senior levels in other organisations to discuss specific payroll issues.

• Contribute to a well-functioning team environment within the organisation.
• Provide mentoring, support, and training assistance for new or less experienced team members.
• Use initiative when participating at all levels of the organisation and provide creative suggestions as opportunities arise.
• To participate in Reflection Development and training both internally and externally as required.

Only Australian citizens and those with Permanent Resident status may apply. Please ensure you inform us of this to be shortlisted.