Assistant Accountant

UNICEF is the world's largest children's charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a
full time permanent position
, working in a
flexible environment
, built around the
diversity of our team
and their needs. A
competitive salary
commensurate with the
not for profit sector
is offered together with a broad range of
wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia's Assistant Accountant will support our financial operations by managing accounts payable, receivable, and banking functions. Working closely with our Financial Controller, you will help ensure our financial transactions are timely, accurate, and contribute to deliver positive change for children and communities across Australia and beyond.

Your day will include

• Managing accounts payable, including EFT and international payments, corporate credit cards, staff expense claims, travel allowances, supplier agreements, and renewals.
• Coordinating accounts receivable, including Change for Good Program invoices.
• Performing bank reconciliations for all AUD accounts, processing bank transfers and deposits, cheques banking, workplace giving uploads, refunds, chargebacks, and reconciling payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Assisting with preparation of supporting documentation for annual audit queries.
• Monitoring the Accounts Mailbox and maintaining master data.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Proven experience of complex reconciliation work
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, and experience using Microsoft 365 apps
• Attention to detail
• Process orientated
• Ability to manage competing and shifting deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to be hands-on

Desirable
:

• Studying or working towards accounting accreditation (CA or CPA)
• Experience using Sage Intacct or Salesforce ERP/CRM systems
• Experience with CoPilot, or AI tools
• Knowledge of humanitarian aid or charity sector, or fundraising legislation

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team:

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Applications close
23/11/2025

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.