About Us

Purpose Accounting is a boutique financial management and advisory firm dedicated to serving the not-for-profit sector. Now in our second decade, we are proud of our strong relationships, our deep sector expertise, and our commitment to helping clients build financially sustainable organisations.

We empower our clients to build their capacity, to make meaningful decisions for social impact. Our people thrive in a collaborative, supportive, flexible, and purpose-driven environment.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Business Services Manager – Accounting to join our team.
Key duties will include:

Client contract administration and billing - Comprising a large volume (~60-70%) of the overall position responsibilities, this includes:

• Managing client contract administration, renewals, and billing using Workflow Max and Xero (liaising closely with Client Managers on commercial decisions)
  
• Preparing new proposals and contract variations using standard templates
  
• Maintaining and issuing client contracts via e-signature software, including contact list management
  

Other operational support - Comprising the remaining portion (~30-40%) of the overall position responsibilities, this includes:

• Managing internal finance functions including reconciliations, AP/AR, and revenue reporting
  
• Administering business systems and supporting staff with day-to-day usage and access management
  
• Analysing and reporting on timesheet data to support staff utilisation analysis
  
• Supporting HR admin processes including recruitment coordination and performance review preparation (working with external HR provider)
  
• Coordinating IT support requests and hardware/software provisioning with external IT provider
  
• Managing Redfern office facilities and liaise with landlords and contractors as required
  
• Assisting with compliance, insurance renewals, and maintaining CPA Public Practice standards
  
• Advocating /championing internal best practice, for efficient business systems usage and process adherence
  

Requirements

We are seeking a candidate who has:

• Demonstrated experience in operations and contract/billing management
  
• Experience using financial and business systems such as Xero, Workflow Max, and e-signature tools (e.g. PleaseSign)
  
• Familiarity with facilities coordination, HR administration, and working with external service providers (e.g., HR and IT suppliers)
  
• Be highly self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work independently to deliver agreed outcomes. You will need to demonstrate initiative, and always seek opportunities to add value.
  
• A current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
  

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in bookkeeping and internal finance tasks including invoicing, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable
  
• Experience working in or with not-for-profit organisations
  
• Prior experience in professional services, accounting or consulting environments
  
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as CPA Public Practice requirements
  
• A background in environments with a diverse range of internal stakeholders
  

Benefits

• Truly flexible working conditions – hybrid role with work-from-home options
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Financial support and leave for professional development
  
• Team lunches provided (3x per week)
  
• Supportive, learning-focused workplace culture
  
• Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation working with NFPs
  

To apply, hit "Apply Now". If you have questions regarding the role, please email [email protected]