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Accountant

  • Join a passionate and enthusiastic team
  • Make a significant difference to the community
  • Inclusive and supportive culture

Join a feminist organisation committed to creating a future where gender equality is a reality. We’re seeking an experienced Accountant to bring financial expertise and purpose-driven impact to our team.

  • Location: Surry Hills - Sydney | Gadigal Land
  • Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing
  • Type: Hybrid Working - Office + Remote/Work from Home
  • Salary: $85,000 to 90,000 per annum + Super
  • Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550

About Us

For over 140 years, we've led gender equality efforts through housing, community programs, and advocacy - prioritising young women's leadership and women's housing for equity in Australia. Learn more about us here.

About the role

As an Accountant, you will manage financial records for YWCA-funded programs and partner with our Service Delivery teams. 

In this role, you will:

  • Partner with Service Delivery Leaders to align financial support with program needs
  • Support reporting, budgeting, and acquittals in line with funding requirements
  • Manage grant accounting and expenditures
  • Provide financial analysis linking program performance to contractual outcomes
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting to optimise fund use
  • Deliver monthly reports using Excel and Power BI

Please refer to the position description for more detailed information.

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

  • CA or CPA qualified (or working towards), with a relevant degree in commerce or business
  • Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in the not-for-profit or community services sector
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflict, negotiate, and influence
  • Collaborative, self-driven, and committed to continuous improvement and empowering others
  • Aligned with YWCA’s mission, demonstrating a commitment to gender equality and social change

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How To Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Click ‘Apply’ to submit your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!

Applications close on 20 July 2025.

We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

Please feel free to contact us at any time during the recruitment process if you need assistance to fully participate. 

Please note that preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, a state-based Working with Children Permit, and complete a medical declaration.

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