Accounts Officer
Job No:
AO2025
Location:
Melbourne
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking an Accounts Officer to join the Corporate Services team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
- Located in Melbourne
- $55, 967 - $68, 404 plus 11.5% super, pro rata
- Part time, 2 days per week, 6 Month fixed term contract
About us
For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.
About the role
The Accounts Officer is responsible for providing accounting support to people throughout the organisation. Specific functions include accounts receivable and payable, payroll administration, credit card and general administrative support to staff, as directed by the Head of Finance. The role is a part-time, job share position.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrated experience in the administration of payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable for a medium business (around 70+ employees), including electronic payment processing and credit card management.
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Dynamics finance system and administering payroll through an online system.
- Demonstrated computer competency in word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, email.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Willingness to learn, initiative, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
What sets us apart
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Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
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Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
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Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
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Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
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Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
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Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
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Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
- Brand new Melbourne office in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art end of trip facilities and a gym.
How to apply
To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.
If you require further information, please contact Sangeetha Selvarajah (Head of Finance) on sangeetha.selvarajah@bushheritage.org.au
Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.
Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Don't miss out! Apply now!
Applications close: Sunday the 16th of March at 11:30pm AEDT.