Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant

Posted

15-Jan-2026

Location

Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Sector

Charities

Salary

Work Type

Permanent

Reference

3998569
                                   Financial Accountant
   
  • Full-time permanent role, hybrid work environment (2 days in office p/week), see more fantastic benefits listed at the bottom of the advert!
  • Leverage your technical financial accounting skills, and continuous improvement mindset to streamline efficiencies and improve processes.
  • Work with an experienced and supportive manager, working closely in a tight-knit team.

About our client
   
We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.
   

About the role

 
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of all financial accounting responsibilities. Continuous improvement suggestions with an eye to improving the user experience, will be welcomed and encouraged.
  • General GL posting, including payments and revenue recognition, prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • Assist with annual audit and year end activities as required.
  • Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities and projects Process regular payments and ensure compliance with procedures/delegation limits.
  • Liaise with an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and correct payroll processes.
  • Be responsible for the expense management software (training and onboarding new users, and ensuring that all expense coding is up to date and correct)
  • Undertake the monthly reconciliation of income, expenditure and balance sheet accounts, and
  • Assist with cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Essential Requirements
   
You will value collaboration and communication and enjoy working in a team environment. Transformation will excite you, as well as the opportunity to rebuild efficient processes and procedures.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and CA/CPA qualification.
  • Technological literacy, as well as intermediate /advanced proficiency with Excel, and robust experience working with larger ERP systems.
  • A strong understanding of Accounting and Audit Standards – and previous experience in a similar role within a larger, complex organisational environment is essential.
  • Experience in building effective relationships with stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer service when managing varied queries.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and queries while delivering the highest levels of customer service.
The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Caritas Australia’s mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all, as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts. They will have a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:    
  
  
Why work for Caritas Australia? 
  
You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:
  • Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
  • Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance
  • Generous leave benefits including wellbeing, birthday, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
  • Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

Our commitment to safeguarding – Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.  
   
Our commitment to diversity - Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
   
Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work. 
  
   
How to Apply

To be considered,  apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement . If you have any questions, please contact Diana Linde at diana@beaumontpeople.com.au. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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