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ACCOUNTANT | Kogarah NSW 2217

Location - Kogarah NSW 2217

Employment type - Full-time, ongoing

Salary - AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation

A Plus Australia Agency is recruiting an experienced Accountant on behalf of our client, an established NDIS disability services provider in Kogarah NSW 2217, for a full-time, ongoing position.

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will manage the business’s day-to-day accounting, NDIS claiming, tax and financial reporting, and provide financial information and advice that supports management decision-making.

Benefits

• $80,000 – $85,000 per year plus superannuation.
• Full-time, ongoing position based in Kogarah NSW 2217.
• Broad, hands-on role across accounting, tax, payroll and management reporting.
• Report directly to the Directors and have a direct impact on financial decisions.
• Be part of a growing organisation supporting people with disability in the local community.

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and complete month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, debtor, creditor and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), GST, PAYG withholding and other tax obligations, and liaise with the external tax agent on income tax returns.
• Process and review payroll for support workers and staff, including SCHADS Award rates, superannuation and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile NDIS payment requests and claims, including bulk payment requests through the myplace provider portal, and follow up rejected or outstanding claims.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports, and analyse variances against actual results.
• Analyse financial data and advise the Directors on costs, pricing, profitability and cash flow.
• Review and improve accounting systems, processes and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, ATO requirements, NDIS Pricing Arrangements and other relevant legislation.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, suppliers and government agencies on financial matters.

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification, full-time experience working as an Accountant in Australia or overseas.
• CPA or CA membership, or working towards it, is highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation, including GST, BAS and payroll obligations.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero or MYOB, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of the NDIS, including the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and the payment request process, is preferred.
• Experience in the disability, aged care or community services sector, and with the SCHADS Award, is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.