At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial management with budgeting, reporting, and analysis to make a real impact.
- Company: WLC, a feminist organisation dedicated to improving women's lives through legal support.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role, competitive salary, and a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Other info: Empowering workplace culture that values gender equity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a meaningful cause and help women facing vulnerability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary qualification in finance or accounting and strong financial reporting skills.
The predicted salary is between 97450 - 106850 $ per year.
If you're looking for a workplace where you can use your professional skills to make a difference, while being supported to build a career that works with the rest of your life, WLC could be the change you're looking for.
The Management Accountant has a critical role in the financial management function supporting the Chief Operating Officer, and is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial support across:
- budget consolidation
- funding acquittals
- forecasting
- reporting
- financial analysis
- developing financial opportunity forecasting
- internal control management of financial functions (AP, AR, month end reconciliations)
- month end reporting
- financial reporting and analysis including annual financial statements
- monthly budget consolidation and cash flow management
- income management including funding and acquittals
- preparing PAYG and BAS statements
- payroll processing backup
This position may particularly appeal if you are:
- seeking greater flexibility or to prioritise wellbeing or personal time
- returning to the workforce
- seeking a rewarding and meaningful next chapter in your career
About you
You are an experienced accountant or finance officer with a passion and commitment to supporting women experiencing vulnerability, discrimination and gender-based violence:
- identify as a woman, trans or non-binary person
- hold post-secondary qualification in finance or accounting
- hold a current Working with Vulnerable People registration or eligibility to hold
- strong financial reporting, budgeting and acquittal experience
- excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- tech savviness
Who we are
At WLC, we improve women’s lives through specialist legal representation, support and advocacy, working alongside our clients to improve their safety, security and access to justice. Our work is grounded in feminist principles, trauma-informed practice and a commitment to creating meaningful, lasting change. We also believe that doing meaningful work should not come at the expense of having a life outside work. We are committed to being a feminist employer of choice, with working practices that recognise and support the realities of our employees’ lives. We support our people to balance work with personal, family, cultural and community responsibilities, and place genuine importance on wellbeing, gender equity and sustainable working practices.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Management Accountant – Canberra employer: Women's Legal Centre
WLC is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its employees, offering flexible working arrangements that allow for a healthy work-life balance. Located in Canberra, this role as a Management Accountant not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports women facing challenges in their lives. With a strong commitment to gender equity and a supportive work culture, WLC fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
