Community Based Support (CBS) is a not-for-profit Tasmanian organisation delivering aged care and disability services. We enable people to live safely in their homes and enjoy access to the community as they wish. Our work ensures quality of life is enhanced by providing a range of support services that are tailored to meet individual needs and goals to maximise independence.

Senior Accountant - Permanent Full Time

This position plays a key role in the delivery of the Corporate Services functions across CBS. The Senior Accountant contributes to the development and execution of CBS’s Finance and Corporate Services Strategic Plans to ensure the Finance function supports the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. This includes increasing organisational efficiencies and capability; development and improvement of Finance systems, processes and resources; implementation of systems and platforms that provide oversight on the online environment as it relates to the Finance functions (such as Client Management and Internal Reporting); and relevant routine reporting such as Executive, Board and Audit reports. The position provides leadership and mentoring across the Corporate Services team.

Key responsibilities:

Management of the monthly financial close processes. This includes - recording all costs, allocation of revenue, approving journal entries, balance sheet and payroll account reconciliations

Ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, BAS and cash receipting occur in an accurate and timely manner

Supporting the Payroll function by undertaking ad hoc bank transfers, accessing payroll reports to complete payroll journals and other banking support as required

Manage the flow of operational data and develop a framework to identify and analyse variances across all key operational functions

Lead a small team of accounts roles including the provision of support, technical expertise, feedback and continuous improvement.

Lead through a client-focused approach that works collaboratively with internal and external CBS stakeholders

Responsible for ensuring all Finance systems are effective and efficient and contribute to their appropriate integration with other systems and platforms

Responsible for finance-related data and reporting in other CBS systems

Identify improvement opportunities in current business practices, strategies and systems and support the implementation of improvement solutions

Consult with internal stakeholders on improvement solutions, troubleshooting, system upgrades etc. to ensure improved business practices align with client outcomes

Participate in the recruitment, induction, onboarding, performance management and development of the Corporate Services team, including utilising a motivational leadership and management style to drive strong culture across the Corporate Services and CBS teams

Why join our organisation?

Not-for-profit organisation that supports the local community

Ongoing support, supervision, and opportunities for professional development

A dynamic, fun team including a supportive management culture

Salary Packaging up to $18,900 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay

Access to the Fitness Passport program for discounted and unlimited use of gyms and pools in your area

17.5% leave loading

What you bring:

Bachelor of Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance or similar

CPA / CA recognised within Australia

Experience in mentoring or leading individuals or small team

Experience in managing the capture and flow of data between multiple and complex systems

Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration with NDIS endorsement (or ability to obtain)

A National Police Check that is no older than 3 months (or ability to obtain)

Full Covid-19 Vaccination (including 2025 booster) and 2025 Influenza Vaccination

For further information and to obtain a copy of the PD, please contact us at [email protected]

Closing date:

Monday 1st December 2025 at 5.00 pm – however, please note that shortlisting will take place throughout the advertising period.

For more about Community Based Support, check out our website: https://www.cbsaust.org.au/

Community Based Support is an Equal Opportunity Employer