Accounts Assistant/Accounts Payable (Full time)

Division/Branch: Youthworks, Finance

Location: Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW or hybrid (once training is complete)

Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime (5 days per week)

Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled

The Finance Team ensures Youthworks is well run: that it operates within budget; plans effectively; stewards its resources; manages its employees well; has appropriate information systems; acts in compliance with appropriate policies and legislation; acts in alignment with its strategy; and identifies and manages risks. The division also undertakes special projects: assisting the CEO to formulate and execute a strategy; identifying areas for organisational and cultural improvement; executing key strategic projects relating to existing divisions; and exploring new opportunities that align with Youthworks’ strategy.

About the role

The purpose of the position is to assist the Accounting & Finance Manager and the Assistant Accountant with Accounts Payables and various accounting functions.

Your responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payables

• Check and Enter suppliers’ invoices

• Process payments via direct deposits and credit cards

• Attend general enquiries relating to suppliers’ accounts

• Reconcile suppliers’ statements

Accounts receivables

• Send monthly statements

• Follow up with phone calls for outstanding debts

• Attend general enquiries relating to customer accounts

• Record and apply incoming payments (via bank transfers, cheques, credit cards, etc.) against customer accounts.

• Perform bank reconciliations both daily and at accounting month-end

• Track collection performance using Accounts Receivable aging reports

• Maintain the SAP Concur platform

• Process reimbursements through SAP Concur

• Assist the Finance team with end-of-month reporting

• Calculating six-monthly royalties and maintaining the royalties accrual spreadsheet

• Troubleshooting ad-hoc issues on Salesforce/Concur/EWay

General accounts

• Undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Accounting & Finance Manager or the Assistant Accountant

• Ensure that any irregularities in operations and systems are reported to relevant stakeholders as soon as possible

You will need to demonstrate

• Accounting knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payables and Receivables and other accounting functions

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of teamwork and results-orientation

• Demonstrated ability to work within an environment of evolving priorities and tasks, while maintaining a high attention to detail

• Ability to grasp large amounts of information and be able to quickly learn and adapt

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and to be flexible to reflect changes in priority

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and databases

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing strong customer service

• A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail

• An ability to work to set deadlines

• An ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes

• Strong work ethos

• Personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organization

• Commitment to work with Youthworks mission

• Verified and Cleared NSW Working With Children Check number for paid employment

• Problem-solving skills

What we would really like you to have

• A personal Christian faith

• Experience in Not for Profit

• Knowledge of payroll systems and processes

• Experience with Salesforce

How to apply

Obtain the Position Description.

Submit in writing a cover letter and resume by clicking 'Apply Now' below.

Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement. Please include a past employer.

Anglican Youthworks is committed to the Working with Children Checks; persons who are ineligible may not apply. A valid Working with Children Check number for paid employment must be obtained and verified prior to an offer of employment being made.

For general enquiries please email humanresources@youthworks.net.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.

To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.