Accounting Officer

About us
With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives.

Why Join New Horizons?
We are committed to creating a workplace that supports your growth, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 annually, pay less tax and maximize your take-home pay!
Fitness Passport
Entertainment Allowance: An additional $2,650 annually for dining, holidays, and more
Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs): Prioritise self-care!
Development Opportunities: Build your skills through internal and external training

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Officer to enhance their skills. This role involves hands-on accounts payable, accounting and bookkeeping processes, all in line with standard practices.

The role
As our Accounting Officer, you will report to the Accounting Manager and be part of a high-performing team of accounting professionals. You will collaborate closely with the Finance team, other employees and senior managers and the executive leadership team. You will also liaise with key external stakeholders - suppliers, auditors, financial and insurance institutions, legal representatives, the Australian Tax Office and funding bodies.

Key Responsibilities
Manage financial practices in accordance with New Horizons policies and procedures
Review and approve invoice coding
Ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of invoices
Process payments, petty cash, debit card, and staff reimbursements
Support month-end close process, including review and maintain prepayment, accrual, contra and other balance sheet accounts
Analyse costs and ensure records are accurate and up-to-date, including reviewing the coding of financial transactions
Support the preparation of management reports, budgeting, and forecasting from a cost perspective
Perform bank and debit/credit card account reconciliations
Raise general journals as needed
Maintain fixed assets listings and monthly depreciation charges
Review aging reports
Utilise and protect New Horizons resources and facilities in line with policies and procedures

Skills & Experience Required
Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet programs
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in a similar role.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is highly desirable.
Current Police Check (not older than 3 months), NDIS Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

How to apply
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email **************************

New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.