Accountant – Residential Care

Head Office – North Melbourne (VIC)

Full Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit that makes a difference and shows commitment to social justice
• Access to Salary Packaging + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Full Time Position
• Based at our Head Office in North Melbourne (VIC)
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s residential, housing and community care services.

Your new role

Based at our Head Office in North Melbourne, this exciting opportunity awaits you! Reporting directly to the Financial Accountant Aged Care, you'll be at the forefront of driving excellence in our financial operations. Encompassing a range of finance functions, your role is not just about numbers – it's about shaping the future through process improvement. You will be working alongside a dedicated team to refine and optimise financial workflows.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Assist with monthly accounts process including but not limited to balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis and processing journals
• Assist with regular external reporting
• Assist with the implementation of new programs and projects including setting up processes, reconciliations and reporting
• Participate in the continuous improvement cycle, by proactively identifying and raising improvements through Wintringham’s quality systems
• Understanding responsibilities in relation to the role as defined in the relevant policies and procedures
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as directed by the Financial Accountant, Aged Care.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution or university.
• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia or CPA Australia or studying towards these or equivalent further study.
• Technical skills and experience in financial or management accounting.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills with capability to interpret and analyse financial information including the ability to make some adaptation to techniques or processes that affect the way work is organized.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks.
• Advanced Excel skills, with a high degree of proficiency utilising other Microsoft Office applications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a finance team

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe, and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR, and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services: Staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts, and our Employee Assistance Program

This sounds great. How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here.

Applications can be directed to Angela Lam and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Tuesday 31st December, 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check , NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.