Posted: 18/06/2025 Closing Date: 24/06/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: St Leonards Job Category: Assistant Accountants We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives. We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity. With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Processing all functions related to Accounts Payable – Supplier Invoices, Staff/Volunteer/Puppy Raiser ClaimsManage the Accounts Payable inbox daily and process all invoices/claims in Receipt Bank/XeroEnsure invoices, Purchase Orders and employee expense claims are appropriately authorized as per delegations of authority policyProcessing all functions related to Accounts Receivable e.g Donations, Bequests, NDIS income, Dog Sales, Cane Sales/Stock TransfersBank reconciliations on a daily basis for the bank accounts allocated to the staff memberProcess general ledger journals for accruals and prepaymentBalance Sheet reconciliations & BAS returns.Complete other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed by Financial Controller or CFO. Essential Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Accounts role.Good understanding of data analysis and reconciliation procedureExperience in mainstream accounting packages - Xero highly regarded.Strong communication (written and verbal) skills, initiative and integrity.Professional membership with CPA/CA is highly desirable. Benefits That Guide Dogs Offer As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900. EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 15 weeks paid leave after qualification periodThe option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.Annual flu vaccinations. Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society. Guide Dogs Values Our clients come first in everything we do Walk the Talk - The buck stops with us. So we keep our word and keep going, no matter what.Lead with Head and Heart - Forever focused on our purpose and mission, we combine care and careful planning to deliver successes worth celebrating.Lift each other - From a guiding hand to a high five, we unleash and acknowledge everyone's potential.Never stop exploring - We're fearlessly creative. We've always asked and answered the tough questions and if there's a better way, we'll find it. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion. If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.
