Accounts Assistant - Payable and Receivable

Are you wanting to use your accounts experience to support people with intellectual disabilities to maintain their independence, gain equal access to services, combat discrimination and uphold their dignity? 

Windgap is a not-for profit, registered NDIS services provider based in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. We have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with intellectual disabilities for over 70 years. We pride ourselves on the quality and range of services which support our participants and create opportunities for them to live their best life the way they want.

Windgap Foundation currently has a Parental Leave CoverFull Time position (Maximum term contract for 13 Months) available within our Finance team. If successful, you will be working alongside a supportive team of finance professionals. 

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, you will facilitate the accounts Payable and Receivable function with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Based in our Banksmeadow Head Office, with free on-site parking, the role responsibilities would include: 

• Accounts Payable - review invoices, process invoices, maintain accurate records, prepare, and process payments in a timely manner.
• Accounts Receivable - generate and send invoices, record/reconcile payments, follow up on overdue/debtor payments, maintain accurate records.
• Assist the Finance team with the month end and year-end accounts and reconciliations.
• Participate in financial audits if required.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.

Some work from home conditions may be considered for the right candidate. 

Essential

• Strong commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities within the community;
• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable duties
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently whilst contributing to team goals
• Computer literacy skills, including being a competent user of MS Applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and experience using databases;
• Be flexible, highly motivated, possess emotional intelligence, and willingness to subscribe to the Windgap mission and values;
• Maintain current NSW driver’s licence;
• Maintain an NDISWC Clearance.

Desirable

• Bachelor/ Diploma of accounting or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Why is Windgap the right workplace for you?

At Windgap not only do we create opportunities for our Participants to be the best versions of themselves we aim to do that for our employees as well. Here are a few things that may interest you:

• Salary Benefits – Salary Packaging, meals and entertainment – Windgap is PBI registered - therefore you may pay less tax, which means more of your money in your pay packet
• Employee Reward and Recognition program including quarterly awards
• Best Workplace Award winner 2021, 2022 and 2023 – work for an organisation that works with you on creating the best opportunities.

If you are passionate about working for an organisation with a vision of making a difference in people’s lives, then please submit your cover letter and resume to 2HumanResources@windgap.org.au. Applications will be reviewed as received so you are encouraged to apply without delay.

Windgap promotes diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.