Accountant

Join a fast-growing educational charity with loads of work from home

Your new company

You'll be joining a small but ambitious not-for-profit organisation entering an exciting phase of planned growth. The work is grounded in community impact, and they are building a finance function that can support their next chapter. You’ll join a supportive team that values initiative, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end financial accounting, including month‑end management, statutory compliance, and oversight of transactional finance activities. You’ll also work closely with a small offshore team, delegating and reviewing day-to-day processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the full month‑end process, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Prepare financial statements and support ACNC and other regulatory reporting
  • Partner with the Finance Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
  • Oversee and delegate transactional finance tasks to an offshore team
  • Drive process improvements and support the development of scalable financial systems
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and charity regulations
  • Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries

What you'll need to succeed

You’ll be a strong fit if you bring:
  • CA/CPA or equivalent qualification
  • Proven experience in end‑to‑end financial accounting
  • Prior exposure to the charity or not-for-profit sector
  • Experience with ACNC reporting (highly desirable)
  • Confidence working in environments undergoing change or growth
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to streamline processes
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
  • Availability to start immediately or at short notice
  • Based in NSW and able to work autonomously from home most of the time


What you'll get in return

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable navigating change, and wants to make a real contribution to strengthening financial operations in the NFP sector. The successful candidate will be given the following:
  • $120–130k annual salary equivalent, paid as an hourly rate, weekly on timesheets
  • Opportunity to go permanent in the role in the next 3–6 months
  • Be part of a mission‑driven organisation making a real community impact
  • Work closely with a supportive Finance Manager who values development
  • Help shape the finance function during a pivotal growth phase
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A role where your ideas and initiative will be genuinely valued


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Lizzie Wragg now on 02 8062 6145. Please r eference the Job ID 2994085 in any correspondence.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in the Charity or NFP sector, please contact me on Lizzie.Wragg@hays.com.au



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Charities & Not For Profit
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Senior Finance
Pay
Hourly rate with permanent salary equivalent of $120–130k
Ref:
2994085

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lizzie Wragg, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 14, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0280626145

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