• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• Flexible work from home and Melbourne office location
• Full time 3-year fixed-term position

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

Bush Heritage Australia, an independent, leading conservation not-for-profit, is seeking an Accountant to work within our Corporate Services team.

Our vision of Healthy Country, Protected Forever sees us work where we are needed most: in areas of high conservation value with low levels of protection. With the help of our donors, we buy and manage land, so we can protect our irreplaceable landscapes and our magnificent native species forever.

Currently we own 37 reserves and we protect and help manage 11.3 million hectares of land across the country. In our mission to return the bush to good health, we provide habitat for 6,700 native species, including at least 226 threatened species. Two proven approaches underline what we do: we carefully select, purchase and manage landscapes of high conservation value; and we work in partnership with Traditional Owners and others to achieve key conservation outcomes.

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for providing accounts payable and financial accounting support throughout the organisation, as directed by the Finance Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

• Responsible for checking supplier invoices for pricing, coding, limits, authority and validity. Take up queries direct with suppliers and staff. Input supplier invoices and expense claims into the Finance System and reconcile all supplier accounts.
• Assist Senior Accountant with month end reporting and full year preparation of annual financial statements and other duties that may arise from time to time, particularly during absences.
• Make timely payment of all accounts including supplier invoices, reimbursement to staff, bank transfers, payroll liabilities and acquittals of corporate credit card usage, in line with Bush Heritage policies, procedures and authorisations.
• Assist Senior Accountant with bank reconciliation of general cheque account.

How to Apply

For a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, click the 'Apply Now' button below.

If you require further information, please contact Sue Chen (acting Finance Manager) on (03) 8610 9101 / [email protected] or Marina Mateos (Organisational Development Coordinator) on 03 8610 9123 / [email protected], using the subject line: Accountant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bush Heritage Australia actively encourages applicants from diverse groups and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, people with diverse ability and LGBTIQ (sexuality and gender diverse and intersex) communities.