Senior Accountant

• Permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE) 
• SCHADS Level 5 + Salary Packaging + Super 
• 12 month fixed term contract with flexible days and hours
• Based onsite in inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne

About Refuge Victoria 

Refuge Victoria is one of the largest specialist family violence refuge providers in Victoria. We support people at serious risk due to family violence by providing safe accommodation, safety planning, and holistic care. With three refuge facilities, 15 crisis properties, and strong community housing partnerships, we work alongside women and children to help them rebuild safer lives. 

Our vision is simple: for people escaping family violence to live safe and free.  

Our values: Compassionate, Empowering, Collaborative, Integrity, Committed – guide everything we do. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial processes, internal controls and operational efficiency, while supporting the development of the finance team. 

The role will improve financial policies, procedures and systems, deliver training and coaching to build team capability, and provide hands on support across financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, funding acquittals and taxation.

The role is expected to contribute to sustainable improvements in finance operations through effective processes, documentation and staff capability development. 

Responsibilities include:

Financial Processes, Procedures and Internal Controls 

• Review and strengthen financial policies, procedures, internal controls and workflows to improve accuracy, consistency and operational effectiveness
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of enhanced financial systems, processes and reporting practices

Accountant Training and Capability Development

• Deliver structured training and coaching to develop the technical accounting knowledge, financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities of the finance team
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, training resources and supporting documentation while monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback to support ongoing capability development

Financial Reporting and Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes and supporting the preparation and review of financial reports
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis as required
• Investigate financial variances and discrepancies and prepare and review reconciliations, reports and acquittals

About You 

To thrive in this role, you will be a confident and experienced accountant with strong knowledge of financial processes and internal controls. You will bring a collaborative approach and demonstrated experience in mentoring, training and coaching team members, with the ability to share your expertise, build capability and support the development of emerging finance professionals.  

Key Selection Criteria

Minimum requirements:

• CPA or CA qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role, preferably in a not-for-profit or social services setting
• Proven experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end processing, journals, reconciliations, and accounts payable
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring and supporting team members with the ability to share knowledge and develop the skills and confidence of others within a team
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy
• Passionate about making a positive impact in a mission-driven organisation

Join Us

At Refuge Victoria, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with a disability, and those with lived experience of family violence.

What’s on Offer

• Salary at SCHADS Level 5, plus superannuation.
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging +$2,650 meals and entertainment’
• Part time position – 22.8 hours per week with flexibility on days and working hours
• Modern Offices – Inner east Melbourne suburbs close to public transport
• Friendly work environment with regular supervision and professional development

To apply, please submit:

A cover letter and your resume outlining relevant experience and how it aligns to the key selection criteria.