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Job Description
Location: Sydney (Working remotely)
Employment Type: Full-Time permanent
Salary: $110k to $120k per annum Superannuation (SCHADS AWARD -Level 5)
Salary Packaging: Generous salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income tax-free amount of up to $15900 p.a (mortgage or rent) and a further $2650 p.a (meal entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation). Salary packaging reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people
Apply your Accounting experience and great rapport-building skills in an organisation that is making a difference to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Australia.
About NAPCAN
The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is Australias first secular for-purpose organisation dedicated solely to preventing child abuse and neglect before it occurs.
Since 1987 NAPCANs mission is to promote and support the prevention of violence abuse and neglect of children and young people enhancing their chance to live a safe healthy and happy childhood where they are valued and loved. The organisation achieves this by developing and delivering evidence-based training programs resources and campaigns that empower individuals and communities to create safer environments for children.
About the Role
The Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of the organisation. This position is responsible for accurate and timely financial bookkeeping reporting and compliance functions including accounts payable and receivable reconciliations payroll and month-end financial reporting
Working closely with the Head of Finance and broader team the Accountant supports the effective financial management of the organisation in line with not-for-profit (NFP) regulatory and donor requirements. See position description attached below for further details.
Why Work with Us
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to child safety and wellbeing.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Opportunities for remote work and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Operations
- Month End Reporting
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Stakeholder Support
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to update and maintain a payroll system and the ability to extract and analyse data. Experience with payroll software preferably QBO payroll is desirable.
- Understanding of payroll legislation and processes i.e. tax and superannuation and Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award interpretation is a must
- Demonstrated experience in all accounting aspects of work from day to day accounts payable receivable reconciliations & month end reporting while maintaining a high level of accuracy strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated initiative proven organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage workflow and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated customer service ethic and the ability to respond to questions and queries from internal and external clients in a timely respectful and effective manner.
- Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
Desirable Criteria:
- Accounting Qualifications
- Minimum 5-year experience as an accountant in a not-for-profit sector is highly regarded.
- Experience in payroll under the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award is a must
What youll need to succeed:
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Google Suites & Microsoft Office especially Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Collaborative and proactive problem-solving approach
Next steps
Click Apply Now to submit your application.
Please contact: Nancy Zhang: or email using the subject line: Accountant for further information
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria.
Applications close on 14 October 2025.
NAPCAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
NAPCAN is a Child Safe Organisation. Relevant employment screening will be undertaken including background checks National Police Checks Working with Children Clearance and references from two professional referees.
Please note:
Applications will only be considered if they address the essential criteria.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.
For more information about NAPCAN please visit:
Front page
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
