Accountant

Benefits
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Salary packaging
Work from home
 
Full job description
Join a passionate and enthusiastic team
Make a significant difference to the community
Inclusive and supportive culture
Join a feminist organisation committed to creating a future where gender equality is a reality. We’re seeking an experienced Accountant to bring financial expertise and purpose-driven impact to our team.

Location: Surry Hills - Sydney | Gadigal Land
Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing
Type: Hybrid Working - Office + Remote/Work from Home
Salary: $85,000 to 90,000 per annum + Super
Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550
About Us

For over 140 years, we've led gender equality efforts through housing, community programs, and advocacy - prioritising young women's leadership and women's housing for equity in Australia. Learn more about us here.

About the role

As an Accountant, you will manage financial records for YWCA-funded programs and partner with our Service Delivery teams.

In this role, you will:

Partner with Service Delivery Leaders to align financial support with program needs
Support reporting, budgeting, and acquittals in line with funding requirements
Manage grant accounting and expenditures
Provide financial analysis linking program performance to contractual outcomes
Lead budgeting and forecasting to optimise fund use
Deliver monthly reports using Excel and Power BI
Please refer to the position description for more detailed information.

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

CA or CPA qualified (or working towards), with a relevant degree in commerce or business
Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in the not-for-profit or community services sector
Strong communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflict, negotiate, and influence
Collaborative, self-driven, and committed to continuous improvement and empowering others
Aligned with YWCA’s mission, demonstrating a commitment to gender equality and social change
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How To Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Click ‘Apply’ to submit your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!

Applications close on 20 July 2026.

We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

Please feel free to contact us at any time during the recruitment process if you need assistance to fully participate.

Please note that preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, a state-based Working with Children Permit, and complete a medical declaration.