Assistant Manager - Finance
- Lead operational finance in a values-driven, supportive NFP team.
- Drive continuous improvement and compliance in finance operations.
- Enjoy professional growth and inclusive workplace benefits.
Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism
Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead the operational delivery of finance services and day-to-day management of the Finance Team. You’ll ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, statutory compliance and effective financial operations that enable strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, credit card reconciliation, fleet and fixed asset management.
- Ensuring compliance with payroll, superannuation, GST, FBT, and other statutory obligations.
- Coordinating annual external audits and liaising with auditors.
- Monitoring monthly expenditure against budgets and analysing variances.
- Preparing funding applications, tenders, and financial evaluations.
- Providing leadership, supervision, and capability development for the Finance Team.
- Supporting continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced financial management skills: budgeting, forecasting, analysis, interpretation.
- Demonstrated operational leadership within a finance function.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance (CPA, CA, IPA, or working towards).
- Strong understanding of financial governance and compliance in a not-for-profit environment.
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
- A competitive remuneration package.
- Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
- Extra 5 days leave per year.
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
- Comprehensive training and professional development.
- Clinical and Management Supervision.
- Insurance cover to and from work.
- Access to corporate health cover provided for by Medibank Private.
- Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
- Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
To view the full list of selection criteria and apply, please visit our online job portal by clicking Apply.
Please note: Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.
Applications close: 10 May 2026
Shortlisting will commence immediately. Centrecare reserves the right to close this vacancy early if required.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9325 6644.
At Centrecare:
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap. All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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