• Transactional accounting focus
• Part-time role (15 hours per week)
• Based in Mascot, Sydney close to public transport

About us

The Society of the Sacred Heart (the “Society”) is an international congregation of Catholic women religious in 41 countries, whose mission is to discover and reveal God’s love in the heart of our world. Education, in its broadest sense, is the main work.

The Society in Australia consists of 14 Sisters and is led by the Provincial with support from her Leadership Team. The Province’s headquarters are located in Coward Street, Mascot, close to the train station.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Accountant to join our small team.

The role

Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely transactional and other financial information is available to facilitate decision making, planning and administration of the financial and other assets of the Society in Australia, so as to advance the mission of the Society and maintain the ongoing well-being of the Sisters.

You will oversee all accounting functions, including those relating to local communities and individuals. You will prepare short and long-term financial plans, including identifying and analysing trends, developing models to forecast the future availability and use of resources, and developing options for Leadership decision-making, and you will assist in the implementation of these plans.

You will co-ordinate the preparation of and review the budgets to actuals quarterly, and review and authorise the fortnightly payroll. You will also review and authorise the monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements.

Working collaboratively with the external accountants and auditors, you will supervise the preparation of year-end audited financial statements and report.

You will initiate and process the payment of bills and participate in the development of administrative and financial policies, procedures, systems and controls in conjunction with the Executive Officer.

In undertaking your work, you will uphold and champion the mission of the Society and ensure its intent is integrated into your work.

The role is a part-time role, 15 hours a week, ideally to be worked over two or three days. The days and hours to be worked are negotiable, however, you must be available to work on Thursdays.

About you

Your experience in a similar role and willingness to embrace change are key to this role. Just as important is your demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team and your flexible approach to work.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting
• Experience in spreadsheet analyses and the preparation of accounts for presentation purposes
• Ability to analyse and prepare complex written and oral reports related to financial matters, to propose recommendations for approval, and to communicate financial information to non-financial people
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others
• Skill in adapting to and introducing change, and ability to establish and rearrange priorities according to changing dynamics
• Ability to identify and resolve problems consistent with the needs and values of the organisation
• Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Comfortable working alone at times in a small, quiet office environment
• Experience within a not-for-profit organisation (desirable).

What’s on offer

As well as an opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong mission focus, we offer the following benefits:

• Attractive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements and negotiable workdays
• On-site parking.

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion, and to obtain a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or [email protected].

Applications close Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

Additional Requirements

Preferred candidates must have a Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance prior to employment.