Assistant Accountant
- Mentorship provided
- Supportive professional environment
- NFP Salary packaging – rent, mortgage, bills and more!
About the Role
We are looking for a full-time Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in day‑to‑day financial operations and month‑end processes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, values accuracy and teamwork, and wants to contribute to an organisation with community impact.
As strong collaboration and workplace culture are central to achieving our goals, this is a fully office-based, in-person role.
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will assist with:
- Month‑end processing, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting support
- Client accounting
- Payroll processing and payroll‑related reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
- Assisting with process improvements and system enhancements within Finance
- Providing general financial support across the organisation
About You
In this role, you will ideally have:
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or progressing towards a professional accounting qualification
- 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role (experience in NFP or disability services highly regarded)
- Exposure to month‑end processes and payroll
- Strong attention to detail and a well‑organised approach to work
- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
- A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills
- Alignment with our values and commitment to working in the disability sector
To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a National Police Clearance.
Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.
Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers
Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.
About Us
The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 20 April 2026, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.
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