Accounts Officer

Ability To Achieve (ATA) is a service provider in Darwin with a dedication, passion, and positive approach, that supports vulnerable youth and individuals living with different abilities. We endeavour to empower all our participants as we see the potential to fulfil their goals and improve their quality of life.

We believe everyone has the Ability to Achieve the life they want with the right support in place. 

Position purpose Responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s key accounting records. Day-to-day activities include payable and receivable transactions and fortnightly payroll.

Main tasks:

ore objectives include: ·

•  Generating weekly/fortnightly invoicing. 
• Tightly follow up on outstanding debts with clients.
•  Managing accounts receivable and payable.
•  Set up new suppliers and clients.
• Managing accounts email and dealing with queries from clients and stakeholders.
• Expense management 
•  Process and arrange payments for supplier invoices. 
•  Manage and resolve supplier queries on outstanding payments. 
• Creating new staff profile on Xero system.
•  Process fortnight payroll · Preparation for superannuation lodgement. 
•  Management with timesheet queries and questions. 
• Proceeding staff reimbursements.
•   Cross-check and control service agreements, quotes, purchase orders. 
•  Manage and control weekly client budget.
• Manage and control petty cash. 
• Managing company asset registration.
•  Journal processing and general ledger maintenance.
•  Assist with preparation for BAS, IAS lodgement.
•  Liase with external taxation accountant in terms of taxation issues.
•  Generate weekly cash flow, AR & AP reports to director.
• Month-end closing process.
• Generate EOM reports to director.
•  Supervise the junior bookkeeper on accounts team.
•  Contribute to process improvement initiatives to ensure continual improvement to the finance team’s procedures.

Skills & competencies:

Customer service focused:

•  committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face · 

Communication:

•  The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience. Able to follow instructions & ask questions when uncertain of information or process ·

 Attention to detail: 

• Excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally

  Commerciality:

• Ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.

Teamwork:

 willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.

Time management/organisation:

• Accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner. Able to set own work priorities & use initiative when required.

Personal attributes:

•  Professional approach when dealing with clients in person and on the telephone (essential) 
• Well-presented and well spoken.  
• Confident manner (essential) 
• Positive approach to change (essential) 

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Degree in Accounting or similar qualifications
•  Experience in a similar role for minimum 3 years.
•  Proficient MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and Xero accounting system 
• Must have high attention to details, be organized and able to meet deadlines. 
• High personal and professional standards 
• Ability to work under pressure and 2 days' work not the same. 
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. 
• Experience in NDIS area is desirable.

What we provide:

• Work Mobile Phone
• Opportunity for career progression
• Working as part of a team that makes a difference in people's lives.
• Supportive, friendly team environment and culture.

Due to the expected large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.