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Accountant - Fixed Term Contract (7 Months, Part Time 4 Days)

Fitzroy Temporary AU$115,000 - AU$135,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role combines financial accounting, payroll oversight, reporting, and business partnering responsibilities within a small, collaborative finance team
  • Fixed Term Contract - 7 Months (Part Time 4 days)
  • Inner Northern Suburbs

About Our Client

An organisation in the Not For Profit sector located in Inner Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

Job Description

    • Month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
    • General ledger maintenance
    • Fixed asset register management
    • Budgeting and forecasting support
    • Audit preparation and year-end activities
    • ELT cost-centre reporting and business partnering
    • Weekly expenditure analysis and variance investigation
    • Review and approve payroll processed by the Bookkeeper
    • Manage payroll adjustments, leave entitlements, allowances and related reconciliations
    • Support end-to-end payroll activities when required
    • Accounts payable and receivable oversight
    • BAS, tax, superannuation and regulatory lodgements
    • Supporting finance systems, policies and process improvements

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience using Xero
  • Strong payroll experience (ideally end-to-end)
  • For Purpose sector experience desirable

  • Min 2-5+ years' accounting experience
  • CA/CPA qualified is desirable
  • Experience across month-end reporting, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and audit support
  • Strong communication skills and ability to partner with senior stakeholders
  • Hands-on attitude and willingness to work in a growing organisation

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package between $115,000 and $135,000 + superannuation.
  • Fixed-term contract October 2026 - April 2027
  • Part time 4 days (hybrid work 2 days from home)
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the Not For Profit sector.



Contact
Zin Kondovasis
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115127
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Fitzroy
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Zin Kondovasis
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-092026-7115127

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