Assistant Accountant

Are you seeking a role where you can showcase your supreme assistant accounting abilities, organisation skills and meticulous attention to detail?
Are you looking to be part of an enthusiastic team that values kindness, warmth, and fun?
Do you want to work for an organisation that genuinely makes a positive difference for people and our community through health and connection?
Yes? Well, then you might just have spied your dream job.

Who on earth are we?

The Y is a renowned not-for-profit organisation, boasting the distinction of being the oldest youth organisation in the world and the oldest social enterprise channelling all profits back into our communities. At Y Whittlesea, we are dedicated to building a tight-knit community around services in Disability, Early Learning, Sports and Schools.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Assistant Accountant to join our friendly and passionate team on a part-time basis three (3) days a week (0.6 FTE - days/time to be discussed upon appointment). In this role you will provide crucial support for the financial operations of our organisation and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and processing month-end reporting
• Reconciliations, budgeting, and assisting with Accounts Payable and Receivable, particularly in the NDIS space.
• Providing assistance with profit & loss management
• Managing inter-company transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Undertaking duties associated with Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting to contribute to a sustainable future.

Please refer to the position description for a more detailed list of responsibilities (copy link into your browser): (https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/daa6ZP)

What We Hope You'll Bring:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia
• Previous accounting experience
• Qualifications in Finance or Accounting preferred or studying towards CPA accreditation.
• Current employee Working With Children check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (or International Police check if you have lived/worked overseas in the past 5 years).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Trustworthiness, strong work ethic, respect for others, and unwavering integrity.

Why Join Y Whittlesea

At Y Whittlesea, you will find purpose, passion, and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. Your work will contribute to Disability services, Children Services, Community Recreation, Community School, and more, with all surpluses reinvested into our communities. Some other great benefits to working with us include:

• We value work-life balance
• A flexible and supportive team environment
• A free gym membership
• Personal development opportunities

Find out more about why we love working for the Y here (copy link into your browser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLVNN6R5xA

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

If you're excited to explore this opportunity, take the time to stand out. Submit your resume, answer a few questions on our application form, and if possible, send us a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the "apply now" button to submit your application.

For further information, please email ***********@ywhittlesea.org.au or call 03 9407 6***.

Applications close date: 31/03/2024

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Some important stuff

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.