Accountant

• Become part of our Passionate, Collaborative & Inclusive team
• Make a difference by inspiring and driving a sustainable water future
• Chatswood based, 12-month contract, hybrid environment, late April start
• Part time, 3 days a week with flexible hours (work hours that suit you over 3 or 4 days)

About us: The Australian Water Association (AWA) is a national not-for-profit organisation and Australia’s biggest water network. Our Purpose is to inspire and drive a sustainable water future. We work with almost 400 volunteers to provide opportunities for our members to Share, Connect and Inspire through our networks, events, programs and content. We also contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our region through our International Program.The Opportunity: We are offering a part-time (3 days per week) 12-month contract position, working in a hybrid environment, with a diverse team of people who have come together because we share a common goal to inspire positive change.Joining the finance team, you will work closely with the Financial Controller to support the finance function in performing a range of accounting and financial management tasks in accordance with our processes and standards.As a member of our finance team, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with month end reporting, including posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations,
• Performing balance sheet and daily bank reconciliations
• Liaising with debtors , raising invoices and managing receipting
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Assisting the Financial Controller in the preparation of quarterly BAS returns and year-end external audit process
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting
• Responding to enquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Accounting/Finance
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a similar role and environment.
• Proficiency in accounting packages (Sage Intacct ideally, however not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including advanced Excel.
• Strong financial literacy and demonstrated integrity in relation to confidentiality and professional and ethical obligations.
• Clear communication skills and proven experience building effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Time management skills paired with an ability to self-manage competing priorities, tasks and projects effectively.

Why you’ll love working with AWA: Our team are supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including a hybrid work environment, time off in lieu, a focus on your professional development and mentorship opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, and salary packaging.Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organisation and celebrate difference in all that we do.We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences, we can strengthen our relationships with our members and influence real change.We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills, abilities and locations.To apply: Please provide a covering letter specifically addressing the selection criteria together with your CV by no later than 5 April 2024.