• Located in Melbourne's legal precinct, with public transport on your doorstep
• Hybrid working model (part in office/working from home), promoting a true work/life balance
• A welcoming, and incredibly passionate, driven and motivated workforce all working towards the vision to help build a gender equitable society

Gender Specific Role

Women’s Legal Service Victoria relies upon an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only.

About Womens Legal Service Victoria

Women’s Legal Service Victoria (WLSV) is a specialised and state-wide organisation providing services and support to women since 1982. We exist to help build a gender equitable society, driving systemic change and advocating for solutions for equality, safety and economic security. We are committed to working alongside women experiencing disadvantage to promote their rights to live free from violence. We use our experience to inform our policy, law reform and education work.

WLSV provides legal services within a multi-disciplinary and trauma-informed practice in the areas of family law, family violence, victims of crime, migration and child protection. Our model incorporates social work and financial counselling to provide wrap-around support to our clients.

Our culture

We are committed to our vision of building a gender equitable society.

• We are passionate, collaborative, respectful and solution-focused;
• We work alongside women experiencing disadvantage, to promote their rights to live free from violence, and make informed choices about their lives; and
• We work in a way that is woman-focused, engaging and supporting the whole person and appreciating the complexity of her situation.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Bookkeeper is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, and will support the finance team as needed to ensure financial reporting and analysis is completed in a timely and accurate manner. The Bookkeeper is also responsible for maintaining financial records accurately.

This is an ongoing role, and can be worked either full time or part time (minimum 4 days).

What you'll need to succeed

You will have at least a certificate qualification in Accounting or Book Keeping, have a minimum of two years’ experience working as a Bookkeeper, and have excellent skills using Xero and Excel.

In addition you will have:

• Very strong attention to detail skills, ability to maintain consistent standards of quality work while working efficiently and completing tasks within limited time constraints
• Ability to foster cooperation and assistance in working relationships within the team and with other staff
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, particularly whilst working in an environment of change

What you'll get in return

The support of a genuine, motivated, passionate workforce, all driven in helping to build a gender equitable country.

We offer bonus leave days to support a well-rested end of year break (up to 8 bonus leave days) outside of annual leave (yes! outside of annual leave!), a competitive remuneration, a strong commitment to your professional development, personal development and mental health, a very flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, hybrid working, salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year) and a vibrant and collegiate work culture.

Equal opportunity and diversity

WLSV is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and promotes an organisational environment where individuals are treated with fairness, respect, equality and dignity. To deliver the best outcomes for our clients we want a staff team that reflects the diverse community that we serve, recognising the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse staff group brings to our organisation.

To Apply

Please submit a covering letter outlining your experience and skills that align to this role, and a resume ASAP, as we will begin shortlisting immediately.

A full position description is available below.

Please email Lauren Wellington, People and Culture Manager at lauren@womenslegal.org.au using the subject line: Bookkeeper enquiry via EthicalJobs for any other queries.  

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