INTRODUCTION:

About Bamara
We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Over the past 8 years, we’ve partnered with many people and communities to support them as they achieve their goals.
Bamara delivers services in communities across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Salary and Benefits

• Generous salary
• 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands
• Opportunities to upskill with qualifications
• Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
• First Nations Perspective training

DESCRIPTION:

Our Finance Team plays a critical role in supporting our mission by delivering excellent financial management and accounting services. We’re a small, agile team and we’re looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join us.
This is a full-time role working from home in the Newcastle/ Lake Macquarie region.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll support the Finance Team with a range of accounting tasks. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is keen to grow their skills across a variety of finance functions.
Bamara is targeting recently graduated or undergraduate finance students who are ready to put their tertiary education into practice.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About You

You’re either studying or have completed a degree in Business, Commerce, or Accounting, and bring:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Great communication and customer service skills
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

. Accounting software experience

• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• WWCC National Police Clearance and NDIS workers clearance prior to commencement

• Online banking, account transfers, BPay payments
• Intercompany transactions, payments and reconciliations
• Bank account reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations and account investigations
• Preparation of ATO Monthly IAS and quarterly BAS
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Provide support to the Finance Manager
• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems
• Supporting cross-functional training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Bamara policies and statutory obligations