Accountant -Australian Calendar

• NDIS Invoicing & Follow-Up: Accurately prepare and submit NDIS invoices, monitor unpaid invoices, and ensure timely payments in alignment with NDIS pricing arrangements.
• Accounts Reconciliation: Reconcile financial transactions, maintain up-to-date bookkeeping records, and ensure accuracy in account ledgers.
• Managing Overdue Debtors: Track overdue invoices, prioritize high-value debts, follow up with clients, offer payment plans, and take necessary actions (e.g., legal action or debt collection) for unpaid debts.
• Credit Control: Ensure invoices are issued promptly, chase overdue payments, reconcile accounts, manage bad debt provisions, resolve client disputes, and build relationships for timely payments.
• Accounts Payable Management: Track supplier invoices, verify accuracy, schedule payments, negotiate terms, and ensure payments comply with tax/regulatory requirements.
• Payroll Assistance: Support payroll processing, maintain payroll records, assist with staff payments, timesheet verification, and HR documentation in Xero.
• General Administrative Duties: Organize financial records, assist with financial reporting, audits, and provide general office support.
• Communication & Coordination: Collaborate with staff on financial queries and communicate with NDIS participants, plan managers, and other stakeholders regarding billing and payments.
• General Reception & Reporting: Handle phone calls, prepare management reports, assist with BAS/GST preparation, tax returns, and support ATO reviews or NDIS audits.

The Person

• Accounting qualification & understanding of bookkeeping principles
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting tasks and Australian tax
• Proficiency in Xero, Microsoft Office Suite, and Shiftcare Software (training provided)
• Knowledge of NDIS pricing structures & billing processes (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record maintenance
• Problem-solving skills & ability to manage overdue invoices
• Good communication skills, both interpersonal and written (English proficiency)
• Independent worker with strong multitasking ability and team player mindset