Financial Accountant

Apply Job no: 3B37B About us: We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention. Stride is a name that expresses our ambition - it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey. On Offer: Based in Parramatta, NSW Permanent, full-time opportunity available WFH/Hybrid on certain days Excellent Base Salary plus Super Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!) Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!! Leave loading at 17.5% Stride Rewards - access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness) Flexible supportive team environment Excellent training & development Role Overview: The Financial Accountant role will manage Stride's financial statutory and reporting obligations in an accurate, timely and ethical manner. The role will maintain rigorous financial controls to minimise organisational risk, ensure data accuracy, and ensure Stride meets our contractual obligations, and will supervise and support the Accounts Officer role. Key responsibilities: Responsible for supporting the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of Stride's financial accounting, reporting and compliance obligations by: Ensuring regulatory compliance Leading the financial reporting processes whilst also providing advice and support to leaders and non-financial managers within Stride Undertaking financial analysis including variance identification and a solution focus Driving process within the organisation to ensure compliance with all financial reporting and compliance obligations Your skills and qualifications will include: At least 5 years' experience in an accounting role in a not for profit or public sector agency, particularly in grants accounting Relevant tertiary qualifications (essential), and have completed, be working toward or be willing to undertake study toward CPA or CA certification (desirable) Well-developed skills in problem solving, reporting and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, particularly in relation to compliance and reporting obligations in an NFP environment, and a thorough knowledge of ACNC regulations to manage tiered reporting obligations etc Extensive experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and acquittals Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment. Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. Apply Now! To apply complete the online application form, please attach a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Applications will be viewed upon receipt, with a final closing date for applications on 28 July 2026. For queries email [email protected]. Published on 14 Jul 2026, 6:35 AM