Senior Accounts Officer Head Office – North Melbourne Full Time Fixed Term Basis INTERNAL ONLY Exciting opportunity within a dynamic and growing Not-For-Profit organisation committed to social justice Competitive pay rate + super + 17.5% leave loading Access to Salary Packaging benefits Fixed term Position – 01/02/2025 to 01/02/2026 Full Time (38 hours per week) Based at our Head Office in North Melbourne (VIC) Who are we?
Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We employ over 1000 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham's residential, housing and community care services.
Your new role An exciting opportunity exists for a committed and proactive individual to join our expanding Finance Team at our Head Office as the Full Time Senior Accounts Officer.
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, in this dynamic and multifaceted role you will be responsible for transactional, project related and ad-hoc tasks within the finance function.
This Fixed Term position will run from the 1st of February 2025 to the 1st of February 2026.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the below: Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly accounts process including but not limited balance sheet reconciliations and processing journals Maintain bank related registers Interact and engage with clients and their representatives Assist with Finance related projects and ad-hoc tasks Participate in the continuous improvement cycle, by proactively identifying and raising improvements through Wintringham's quality systems Understand responsibilities in relation to the role as defined in the relevant policies and procedures Practice open communication and proactively participate in problem solving, where issues or areas of disagreement arise We are looking for candidates with the following: You are an experienced accountant with a flexible and collaborative approach to working with your team.
Your skills will be supported by possessing the following: An understanding of accounting principles and procedures Experience with Microsoft applications.
E.g.
Excel, Word, Outlook Experience in co-ordinating and prioritising tasks Ability to work autonomously and within a team Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines Minimum 3 years' experience working within a finance team What's in it for you?
We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance.
When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits: Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and have an internal training program for all staff.
We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers : When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia's leading retailers.
This sounds great!
How do I apply?
For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description via our website.
Applications can be addressed to Angela Lam and submitted via our website.
We recommend you also include a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to the role!
Applications close on Thursday 28th of November 2024 at 5pm.
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Preemployment screening, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check.
Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services.
We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs.
Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
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