Applications must be received before: 23/03/2026 12:00 pm
Type: Part Time
Location: Flexible
For more information about the role:
Contact Nicola McEwan on (02) 6651 1788.
Position Overview:
The Financial Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial insight across the organisation.
This position supports all organisational financial activities, including:
* monthly and annual financial statements
* general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
* payroll and accounts payable support
* audit preparation and liaison
* compliance with tax, regulatory, and sector obligations
* budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and strategic analysis
* grant acquittals, funding reports, and program financial support.
The Financial Accountant also supports NDIS Plan Management financial processes, compliance, and reporting, including:
* accurate and timely processing of NDIS provider invoices in accordance with NDIS Pricing Arrangements and program rules
* verifying invoice details, ensuring service alignment, and confirming available participant budget
* submitting and reconciling claims.
A permanent part-time position (25 hours per week) is available, working between Monday and Friday.
Who we are looking for:
Successful applicants for this position will be people who:
* are friendly, kind and positive people, with a can-do attitude
* not only want to meet expectations, but want to exceed them
* are highly organised, efficient and effective
* have tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance
* have membership with CA/CPA/IPA
* are experienced in financial accounting, ideally within a non-profit environment.
* are experienced with NDIS Plan Management, government-funded programs, or fee-for-service financial models (preferable)
* have strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
* have the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
* have experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero) and NDIS/CRM systems (e.g. MYP, Careview, or equivalent).
About the Finance Team
The Finance Team supports the organisation by maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing timely information to support decision-making.
How to apply
To apply for the position applicants should complete the online form below. The form does not have to be completed in a single session, applicants can save their session at any time and return to the form at a later date to complete it.
If you have any difficulties with the online form and would like to receive a hard copy of the recruitment documents, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager, Melanie Jacobs by phone: (02) 6651 1788 or by email: melaniejacobs@bluesky.org.au .
Completed hard copies can be delivered to any Blue Sky office before the closing date. Please note that applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
We are an inclusive employer
We believe that the makeup of our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we work within. We therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability, to apply to work with us.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager at melaniejacobs@bluesky.org.au or (02) 6651 1788 to discuss.
The Recruitment Process
* All applications are assessed against the criteria.
* Applications that are not complete, or that do not satisfactorily address the criteria will not be considered for interview.
* Shortlisted applicants will be asked to proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process.
* Applicants who are not selected to progress to the interview stage will be advised by email.
* Applicants who are selected to progress to the interview stage will be contacted to arrange an interview date, time and location.
* At the interview, applicants will be asked questions to determine whether they are able to perform to a high standard within the role and to determine whether they are a good fit for the position, the organisation and our values.
Stage Three: Further Information Gathering Stage
* Following the interview applicants may be asked to complete online psychometric testing, to further determine suitability for the position.
* Following the interview, the organisation may contact the applicant's referees to further determine suitability for the position.
* Applicants may also be requested to attend a second interview.
* Successful applicants will be contacted by the organisation to discuss employment possibilities.
* Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via email.
* Unfortunately, due to the volume of people who apply for our positions and want to work with us, we are unable to provide individual feedback to our applicants.
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