• Salary: $95,000 (pro rata) + Superannuation
• Employment Type: Part Time - 0.5 to 0.6 FTE, hours spread in a structure that suits you (12-month contract with possibility for extension)
• Location: Sydney Preferred - Flexible Working Supported
• Start: ASAP

WORKING WITH US

At batyr, we care deeply about those we welcome into our team and do our best to support our team. We do this by:

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 pa - because we’re a not for profit, you can choose to receive a proportion of your wage as a reimbursement of personal expenses, with no income tax payable on this money
• Flexible working arrangements
• A bring your own device policy, with reimbursements for using your own phone and computer
• Providing all permanent staff with a wellbeing budget that you can use on a gym membership, a new surfboard, pottery classes, music lessons, a spa treatment, a new book… almost whatever you need to help keep you feeling good

batyr is committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, inclusive environment for all people, regardless of ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity. We believe that everyone’s voice is valid and worthy of being heard, and because of this, we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from minority or marginalised communities.

ABOUT BATYR

We are a preventative youth mental health charity created and driven by young people for young people. We empower young people with the confidence and skills to overcome tough times and look out for each other. We work to create stigma-free communities that champion young people’s mental health and well-being. Our vision is a world where all young people lead mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.

We are an energetic, fun and dynamic team passionate about creating meaningful change for youth mental health. Excitingly, we are on the hunt to build our team with even more passionate, skilled and driven people to continue to develop our high-performance culture and expand the reach and impact of batyr. If you want a workplace where you can bring your full, weird and wonderful self to the office daily, this is the place.

ABOUT YOU

You’re more than just an accountant. You love numbers, spreadsheets and solving the world’s (and batyr’s) problems. You have a real eye for detail and you’re not afraid to get down to the nitty gritty. Budgeting, forecasting and reporting are music to your ears and you never take your eye off the big picture, ensuring that batyr is set up to continue to grow over the years to come. You’re a process and efficiency guru, deadlines are hardwired into your brain and you’re always striving for a better way to do things.

As with all of our employees, you will have an active interest in tackling the stigma in young people around mental health, and are aligned to batyr’s five values; empathy, inclusive, balance, positive and bold.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day to day financial operations of batyr. Working with the Head of Finance and Finance Officer, the Senior Accountant will closely monitor and evaluate batyr’s financial position to ensure that we are in tip-top shape and can continue meeting our operational and strategic milestones. The role will also be responsible for continually improving the financial policies and procedures of the organisation and working with the whole team to ensure that these are followed to the letter.

This role will report to the Head of Finance, based in Sydney.

All candidates will need to hold a current Working with Children Check and Police Check, or be willing to obtain these within one (1) month of starting the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile monthly management reports, including profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow with commentary on any variances to budget
• Maintain up to date profit & loss and cash flow forecasts
• Develop and maintain various financial models to ensure accurate costings for batyr’s core programs and other projects
• Continually improve financial processes, procedures and policies
• Prepare annual and project budgets and ensure that actuals are recorded and monitored in line with this each month
• Prepare year end financial statements and lead the annual audit process
• Manage compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and other relevant legislation
• Oversee and manage Finance Officer who is responsible for bookkeeping, month end and payroll functions

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

• 4+ years experience in a similar role with CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience developing and managing budgets and forecasts as well as experience preparing management reports for senior management.
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities
• Outstanding communicator, both orally and written, to ensure everybody (external and internal) knows what they need to do and when they need to do it

Desirable Qualities:

• Understanding of, or experience in, the Not For Profit sector
• Knowledge of current requirements and legislation in relation to salary sacrifice arrangements, FBT, superannuation, workers compensation and other legislation specifically relevant to non-profit organisations
• Experience using Xero

A position description is attached.

batyr prides itself on being a safe and inclusive workplace. Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes, but is definitely not limited to, people with a lived experience of mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

Apply Now! Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis with the view to fill the position as soon as possible.