Indie Education is an educational hub and home to a family of training and educational programs, providing learning services driven by a team that is dedicated and passionate about lifelong learning. Our programs cater for the needs and interests of senior secondary school students in Years 9 to 12, young adults, third age learners, and adults with a disability in supported employment, training and lifestyle activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to join a growing not-for-profit organisation and offers a unique opportunity to work on all financial and accounting matters across the company’s national operations.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Accountant who can work independently and contribute to the broader team. You will be based on site at our Midland WA office where you will sit alongside other service professionals from the Legal and Human Resources teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports including monthly statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Preparation and analysis of regular budgets including actual to variance.
• Provide advice to Executive Managers, Heads of Schools and Regional Managers on financial matters.
• Process and maintain supporting accounting programs, in particular the management of ExpenseMe Pro (credit card management) and MRI LeaseEagle/ProLease Express (leases).

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years prior experience in accounting is essential.
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent essential.
• Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and/ or CPA Australia (desirable).
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal.

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide annually:

• National Police Check issued in the 3 months prior to offer and renewed annually.
• Working with Children Check for relevant state(s)

Remuneration:

• AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025, at Level 18 $128,013

Benefits of Indie

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Platform via Sonder
• Locations all around Australia

To Apply:

Please click the Apply button on SEEK or the Careers portal to submit your current resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Matthew Wheaton, Executive Manager Finance via email [email protected]

Applications will close on Friday 31st October.