Senior Accountant
Employment :
Belong Blue Mountains
Belong Blue Mountains is a community-based organisation committed to strengthening wellbeing, connection and resilience across the Blue Mountains community. Through a diverse range of programs and services, we support people of all ages to access the services, opportunities and connections they need to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to join our team as Senior Accountant on a maximum 12 term contract.
About the Role
This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial management and reporting across Belong Blue Mountains.
Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will support the effective management of financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, NDIS financial administration, compliance and audit preparation.
You will also provide operational support within the Finance team, ensuring financial systems and processes operate efficiently and support organisational and funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Prepare monthly financial reporting, including MYOB data management and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements in line with statutory requirements.
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing and follow up of outstanding debts.
- Oversee accounts payableprocesses, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
- Prepare payment files and coordinate banking transactions.
- Manage petty cash and financial records across multiple sites.
- Support payroll processing and financial administration.
- Process NDIS Plan Management claims and provider payments.
- Monitor and resolve invoice queries and rejected claims.
- Maintain accurate financial records and data integrity across systems.
- Prepare and review NDIS financial reporting.
- Maintain financial compliance registers and asset records.
- Support audit preparation and financial reviews.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation and organisational policies.
- Conduct reconciliations and financial checks.
- Provide supervision and support to junior finance staff.
- Support capability development across financial systems and processes.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to support financial operations.
About You
You are a capable and proactive finance professional who brings strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach.
You will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, with CPA qualification or equivalent.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and audit processes.
- Proven experience using MYOB or similar accounting systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data accurately.
- Experience in compliance, governance and financial controls.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in the community services sector or NDIS financial processes will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible part-time arrangement (3 days per week) with potential to increase to full-time.
- Max-term 12-month contract with opportunity for permanency.
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
- Supportive, values driven team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led organisation making a meaningful impact in the community.
Important Information
- Primarily based in Blaxland, with some travel to other Belong Blue Mountains sites
- A current driver’s licence is preferred
- Please download the full Position Description via the link below
- Applications are to be submitted online via the button below·
- Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing
- We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position
- All enquiries will be treated confidentially. Belong Blue Mountains is committed to social justice principles including EEO.
- Contact: hrsupport@belongbm.org.au
