Wesley Mission NSW Hiring for Accounts Assistant Job at Sydney Full Time

Wesley Home & Residential Care

• 2 full-time 6-month contract roles with possibility of extension
• based in Ashfield
• competitive remuneration package (with generous salary packaging)

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

Wesley Home and Residential Care assists aged people and those living with a disability to lead fulfilling lives, encouraging those supported to maintain independence and achieve their unique social, physical and spiritual needs.

About this position

Accounts and Administration assistants provide effective administrative support to the Home and Residential Care portfolio by assisting stakeholders with administrative and accounting functions. The role is positioned within the Client Business Centre (CBC) located in Ashfield. The role encompasses daily tasks associated with full function accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations as well as general office duties whilst dealing with clients, management and staff.

About you

To be successful in this position, candidates must be able to demonstrate the capability to meet the criteria outlined below:

• minimum 2 years’ demonstrated experience in an accounting role
• tertiary degree in Business or Finance
• knowledge of Community Services, Home Care and NDIS highly desirable
• exceptional problem solving skills
• demonstrated reconciliation experience
• flexibility to work across multiple programs
• proven ability to meet deadlines and reporting requirements
• high-level organisational skills and high attention to detail
• strong and adaptable communication skills clearly using verbal, written and electronic mediums
• advanced skills in MS Excel and the Microsoft suite of products
• knowledge of PeopleSoft and Carelink is desirable
• solid understanding of working within policies, procedures and guidelines.

The benefits

You will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team, grow your career and access a range of benefits, including:

• professional development opportunities
• salary packaging (reduce the tax you pay and increase your take home pay)
• discounted private health insurance
• discounted home loan offers
• employee referral scheme (be gifted when you refer someone you know to work at Wesley Mission)
• Employee Assistance Program (access to independent counselling and support services).

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package, including salary packaging, is available.

Closing date

Thursday 19 August 2021, by 5 pm.