Join Ruahs Finance team and play a key role in supporting financial performance reporting compliance and decision-making across a purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful impact throughout Western Australia.

Working closely with the Senior Accountant and stakeholders across the organisation you will contribute to financial reporting month-end and year-end processes budgeting forecasting cash flow management general ledger maintenance reconciliations funding claims grant reporting audit preparation and financial controls.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking exposure to financial accounting management accounting business partnering government-funded programs revenue management KPI reporting stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. Experience within community services health mental health disability aged care social services government or not-for-profit organisations will be highly regarded.

If you are CPA or CA qualified (or working towards qualification) and are looking to further develop your career in a collaborative and values-driven environment wed love to hear from you.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Accountant the Accountant supports both financial and management accounting functions across the organisation. You will contribute to the preparation of financial reports budgets reconciliations and analysis helping ensure accurate financial information is available to support decision-making and organisational objectives.

This is a permanent full-time position based in our Northbridge office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports financial analysis and variance reporting
• Maintain general ledger integrity and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Support budgeting forecasting and cash flow reporting processes
• Prepare financial statements and contribute to month-end and year-end reporting
• Process funding claims client billing and revenue reconciliations ensuring compliance with funding requirements
• Monitor accounts receivable investigate discrepancies and support debt resolution activities
• Assist with grant reporting funding acquittals and compliance obligations
• Support audit preparation statutory reporting and financial control activities
• Provide financial advice and reporting support to stakeholders across the organisation
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes systems and reporting

What were looking for

Were looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with a collaborative and proactive approach. Youll be comfortable working with financial data building stakeholder relationships and delivering accurate timely insights that support informed decision-making.

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting Commerce Finance or a related discipline
• CPA Australia or CA ANZ membership or actively working towards qualification
• Previous experience in an Accountant Assistant Accountant Financial Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting management accounting and compliance requirements
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations monthly reports and year-end accounting activities
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial management systems or ERP platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Alignment with Ruahs values of Respect Compassion Justice and Quality

Desirable

• Experience working in a not-for-profit community services health disability aged care or government-funded organisation
• Knowledge of grant reporting funding acquittals and contract compliance requirements
• Experience with Medicare billing NDIS funding or other government-funded service programs
• Exposure to budgeting forecasting management accounting cost centre reporting or financial modelling
• Experience supporting external audits statutory reporting and year-end processes
• Understanding of SCHADS Award-funded environments

Why Join Ruah

At Ruah we invest in our people and provide a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing career development and financial security.

Benefits Include

• Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award) commencing from $105000 plus Super
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexible options including access to 32 weeks at half pay
• Access to 4 weeks paid parental leave after only 6 months of service
• Free independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance for travel to and from work
• Excellent salary packaging benefits including:
• Up to $15900 in core salary packaging
• An additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
• Packaging options for travel accommodation parking education expenses and more
• Opportunities to participate in Pride initiatives reconciliation activities and employee working groups
• A purpose-driven workplace committed to diversity inclusion and social impact

Required Compliance Documents

• Current Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• International Police Clearance Certificate (if applicable)

How to apply

Wed love to hear from you!

Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Dee Weerasinghe Senior Accountant at .

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.