Assistant Accountant

11 February 2025

The Role:

Position Title:

Assistant Accountant

Contract Type:

This position is being offered in a full-time capacity.

Location:

Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).

Remuneration:

From $77,858 to $83,403* (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $85,350 - $90,885**)
_{*Based on skills and experience
**Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)}

About:

The Assistant Accountant will support the Management Accountant in the budgetary management of the business through the maintenance of the company’s management reports, provision of timely and accurate management accounting information and by ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The role reports to the Finance Manager however some of the day-to-day direction of work will be provided by the Management Accountant.

Selection Requirements

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance and/or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Well-developed and appropriate communication skills both oral and written to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet established and ongoing deadlines for self and team.
• Proven ability to utilise information technology tools particularly the Microsoft suite to an intermediate level.

Desirable

• Experience working within a government funded organisation, the not-for-profit sector or within a contracts environment.
• Experience with MYOB Advanced ERP, Velixo, or any other similar reporting platform.
• Completed or studying towards CA or CPA qualifications.

About the Organisation

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our communities across the Penrith, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains area. We are a team of like-minded professionals who share the same values. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Hybrid work opportunities may be considered in line with our Work from Home Policy.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
•  3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
•  Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•  Generous support toward professional development.
•  Free onsite parking.
•  Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: www.nbmphn.com.au/WentworthHealthcare

How to Apply

Visit our online application portal to review the Position Description and to apply.

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered for the role.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

Selection process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above. 
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken. 

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 02 4708 8100.

Applications close: 21 February 2025