Accounts Officer

**Job details**

Part-time 3 days per week

**Qualifications**
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting or higher
- 2 years experience in a similar accounts role
- Experience processing payroll

**Benefits**

Pulled from the full job description

Not-for-profit salary packaging available (tax savings)

Professional development assistance

A hybrid working model with some days working from home by negotiation

**Full Job Description**

Accounts Officer is required to support the finance team in a broad range of accounting functions.

Independent Disability Services (IDS) is an established disability support provider delivering services across Greater Melbourne. We are a not-for-profit where all interactions are made with a client-centred approach. Our head office is based in Carlton.

Come join our growing team..

We are focused on developing a team culture where all interactions are made with a client-centred approach.

We provide services and support with Care, Kindness, and Open Communication and strive for professional Client Experiences.

Responsibilities include:

- Process fortnightly payroll accurately and timely, and liaise with employees on payroll matters
- Process accounts receivable accurately and timely, and liaise with debtors when required
- Process accounts payable accurately and timely, and generate payment files for management approval
- Assist the Finance Manager to maintain financial records by analysing balance sheets and general ledger accounts
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements by comparing transactions to the general ledger
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the finance department, including filing, report generation, budget reviews, etc
- Maintain accounting documents and records, ensuring all files are up to date
- Answering phone calls when required
- Other duties as directed by management that are within your competency or training

**Our Clients**

Our Clients are at the centre of everything we do and the decisions we make.

Every person is unique in their needs and aspirations, when you are a part of the IDS team, you are an essential part of the client's journey as they work towards their goals.

We want our clients to feel valued, heard and confident that they have the support needed to lead a great life.

**Essential Skills & Experience**
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting or higher
- 2 years experience in a similar accounts role
- Experience processing payroll
- Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills
- Experience using Excel and Xero or other accounting software
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise projects to meet tight deadlines

**About You**
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- Fully COVID Vaccinated
- Two relevant and professional reference checks

**We provide all staff with**
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun supportive team environment

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Not-for-profit salary packaging available (tax savings)
- Hybrid working model with some days working from home by negotiation

**Schedule**:

- 3 days per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Flexibility in working days preferred to meet business needs.

**Work Remotely**:

- Hybrid working model with some days working from home by negotiation

For a confidential conversation please call our office 03 9340 5100 to speak to one of our Managers.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: From $34.41 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carlton, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounts Officer: 2 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (preferred)
- Xero: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)