Assistant Accountant

We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.

We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.

With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Process bank reconciliations daily for the bank accounts allocated to the staff member
• Follow up with the appropriate business units in relation to banking queries
• Reconcile Donation Income in Xero compared to Salesforce on a monthly/YTD basis and investigate/report any variances
• Complete the Gifts in Wills Reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Process general ledger journals and update reconciliations on a weekly/monthly basis e.g., accruals, prepayments, intercompany journals, investments, restricted funds, fixed assets.
• Maintain the fixed asset registers for additions, disposal, and transfers
• Reconciliation to the General Ledger monthly
• Follow up with the appropriate business units in relation to fixed assets purchases and disposals
• Verify all appropriate documents/approvals for purchases, sales and write offs of fixed assets
• Complete fixed asset stocktake annually

Essential Experience & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Completion or part completion of a postgraduate accounting qualification (CA or CPA).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Finance role
• A good understanding of data analysis and reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office programs, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience in mainstream accounting packages – XERO, Asset Management system and Salesforce highly regarded.

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer: 

As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900. 
• EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
• Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
• Annual flu vaccinations. 
• Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact ****@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.