With the continued success and growth of our organisation comes the opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial services to support both the operational and strategic needs of the business.

This role will be full-time, working Monday to Friday based in our office in Dandenong South, Melbourne. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, while being supported by a collaborative finance team based in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Managing fixed asset registers and lease schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. AASB 16).
• Preparing and maintaining financial schedules to support both internal and external reporting.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and audit deliverables.
• Reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting financial process improvements and system enhancements.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-support analysis.

The base salary for this role is between $76,000 and $81,000 (plus superannuation) dependent upon relevant experience and qualification.

As the successful candidate, you will have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, and be progressing toward CPA, CA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience with TechnologyOne ERP is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the NDIS is advantageous.

Why you’ll love us

At The Disability Trust, we are person-centred and people focused, recognising the commitment in delivering exceptional services to best support our participants. As a valued employee you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Access to attractive salary packaging options with tax-free earning up to $15,900 per annum.
• 5 weeks of annual leave per annum (that's an extra week of rest & relaxation!).
• Exclusive access to our Fitness Passport Program to prioritise your health and wellbeing.
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday with family and friends.
• Flexible public holiday leave options to recognise days of religious or cultural significance.
• Endless learning and development with options to undertake a range of internal and external training courses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.

Apply now

We take great pride in creating and investing in our workforce and finding the right individual for each role. If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations in growing your career within a highly dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and attach your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the criteria above. For further information regarding the role, please reach out to Lasith Rajapaksa via email, [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application.

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 21 July 2025. Suitable candidates may be contacted on a rolling basis.