Accountant

Accountant

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to support our finance team. The successful candidate will assist with internal reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and statutory reporting, while maintaining accurate records and reconciliations. Additionally, the role also supports audits, grant reporting, and process improvements.

The role would suit a candidate with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week between Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA/CPA or progression towards it
• 3 years minimum in a similar accounting role
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and management accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, familiarity with accounting software is desirable
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Efficient communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaboration within a dynamic finance team
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

• A salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $101,099.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months' service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more 

• National Police Clearance Certificate
• International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable

We'd love to hear from you

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Friday 14 November 2025.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Suwen Rajendra, General Manager of Finance and Reporting, at or

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.