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Accounts Assistant

St John Ambulance WA
Belmont, WA
A$18,550 p/a
Accounting → Assistant Accountants
Full-time
On-site

Posted 24 days ago


Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:

  • 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
  • 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
  • 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.

A Job to be proud of:

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for providing financial, clerical and administrative services to reconciliation of Aged Ambulance and Corporate invoices.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract working in our Belmont State Head Office.

What you’ll do:

  • Regularly review and monitor individual debtor accounts to ensure timely payments
  • Regularly review and monitor corporate debtor accounts to ensure timely payments
  • Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial records match
  • Maintain and update the customer data master file
  • Investigate and process customer refund requests efficiently.
  • Investigate and process transfer of funds, as requested.
  • Identify and resolve any discrepancies between payments and invoices
  • Update and maintain the accounts database with accurate information

What you’ll need:

  • Background in corporate, health, community or commercial based sectors.
  • Knowledge of systems, tools and process within the ambit of this position.
  • Good problem solving and organisational skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
  • Ability to think analytically
  • Demonstrated understanding of transactional accounting

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

  • $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Corporate uniform
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Salary packaging options
  • Free emergency ambulance cover
  • Free first-aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and a resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Jenna Childs via email [email protected]

Applications close 10 April 2025 at 6:00 PM

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John


About St John Ambulance WA

Belmont, WA, Australia
Healthcare & Medical

St John Ambulance Western Australia is a charitable, not-for-profit, humanitarian organisation serving the community through first aid. We have been proud to provide the highest-quality first aid services across this vast State for more than 120 years.

Under our motto 'for the service of humanity' and through our unique blend of career paramedics and volunteer services, we have succeeded in operating the most efficient and effective ambulance services in the country and in training the highest number of people in first aid.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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