Job Description

Indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre WA) is a leading provider of Assistive technology (devices and equipment), home modifications, therapy, and professional education. We provide tailored allied health and AT solutions to people with disability, seniors, carers, health professionals and educators. Through our customer-centric services we aim to achieve greater independence and inclusion for all. 

This is a great opportunity to work within an experienced established team, for a notable for-purpose organisation that makes a difference to people’s independence and quality of life. This role is part of the broader Corporate Services team who provides services to our Operational areas of Indigo and ILA.

THE ROLE 

This Assistant Accountant role is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity working 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE) across our Nedlands and East Perth offices. The role supports the Finance Manager and broader finance function in delivering accurate and timely financial processing, reconciliations, reporting and compliance activities. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, this role contributes to the effective operation of the accounting function through strong Excel capability, attention to detail, and practical support across reconciliations, budgeting, audit preparation and transaction processing. The role is expected to work one day in Nedlands and one day in East Perth, with flexibility to spread the hours across 3 days if this better suits school hours.

Main duties of the role include:

• Assisting with journals, invoices and other financial transactions accurately and within required timeframes
• Supporting balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and following up outstanding items in a timely manner
• Assisting with month-end and year-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and supporting workpapers
• Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and routine financial reports for managers and the finance team
• Using strong Excel skills to prepare reconciliations, analyse variances, manipulate data and produce accurate reporting schedules
• Assisting with internal and external audit preparation, including audit files, supporting documentation and responses to queries
• Supporting compliance activities relating to BAS, GST, FBT, PAYG and other statutory requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and providing timely, professional support on routine finance matters

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. The right person will bring strong accounting fundamentals, excellent Excel skills and a practical approach to financial processing, reconciliations, reporting support and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline, or bring equivalent practical experience in a similar role
• Have experience supporting financial processing, reconciliations, month-end activities and reporting in a finance environment
• Bring strong Excel capability, including confidence working with formulas, reconciliations, data analysis and reporting schedules
• Have a sound understanding of general accounting principles and exposure to audit and statutory compliance processes such as BAS, GST, FBT and PAYG
• Be highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
• Show initiative, good judgement and a continuous improvement mindset
• Be committed to providing helpful, professional and timely support to internal stakeholders

WE OFFER 

• Rewarding work and being part of a “Valued based” organisation – making a difference in people’s lives
• Ongoing support, mentorship, and professional development – we have a mentorship program in place
• Generous salary packaging, up to an additional $18,549 tax free FBT (including the ability to package relocation expenses for those eligible)
• True work life balance with additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) / ability to purchase additional leave.
• Some ability to work from home.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Health & Well-being Program including flu vaccination, EAP support and fun active social committee

APPLY 

If you are ready to join a supportive team and are passionate about the work you do - Register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages). 

• View full Position Description view at " Join Our Team" https://www.indigosolutions.org.au/about-us/join-our-team   or email hr@indigosolutions.org.au 

Short listing will commence immediately, along with interviewing. We thank you for your interest in Indigo and reserve the right to fill the position before the close date.

A NDIS Worker Screener Check is a pre-requisite for all positions at Indigo. 

Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.  No agency applications at this time.

Mission: We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.

Values: Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Together

We value our people at Indigo and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill and experience. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity and inclusion within our workforce. People from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact 

hr@indigosolutions.org.au