AddressJob summary
Yalari is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team helping support our organisation to deliver positive outcomes for Indigenous children.
About Us
For nearly two decades, Yalari has been changing the lives of Indigenous children from remote and regional communities, by providing scholarships to Australia’s leading boarding schools. In 2024, we proudly support 248 students on their boarding school journey at 19 partner schools, with over 500 accomplished alumni who are making their mark across the nation.
Explore our mission at www.yalari.org.
The Role
You will apply your skills to assist the CFO deliver on the day-to-day financial function of the organisation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the entry and payment of supplier invoices, school invoices and corporate credit cards
- Reconciliation of bank accounts
- Assisting with month and quarter end procedures
- Preparation of various invoices to support the Accounts Receivable function
- Support with administrative duties as directed
Please note that the role is an on-site role based at Helensvale, Gold Coast - at present we do not offer flexible work options like work-from-home. We're accepting applications from candidates that are either keen to work full-time (38 hours a week) or part-time (min 30 hours a week).
The Suitable applicant will ideally possess:
- An adaptable and flexible mindset - as a small charity no two days look the same
- Good communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
- Strong aptitude for numbers
- Experience with Xero accounting solution
- 2+ years of experience ideally as a account payable clerk or bookkeeper within a finance team
- Qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping ideal but not essential if experienced.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position. Applications will need to follow this process to be considered. To discuss the role confidentially please contact Kellie-Ann Robinson on (07) 5665 8***.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be closed as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
