Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Join a growing team

Part-time .8 to full time

Application Submission Deadline: 22 September 2025

The Cairnmillar Institute is seeking to appoint an experienced bookkeeper who can support our finance team in this growing organisation. Working in a small supportive group, you will take responsibility for processing payroll, accounts payable, month end and general administration.

The successful candidate will have:

5 plus years in a bookkeeping role

Strong skills in financial accounting software and Excel

Proven experience in processing payroll for 100+ staff (knowledge of Employment Hero Payroll will be an advantage)

Experience in accounts payable and bank reconciliations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Strong computer skills

Proven ability to work effectively and as part of a team

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

About the Cairnmillar Institute:

Established over 60 years ago, The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit organisation solely focused on advancing better mental health through education, research and treatment in the field of psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

Cairnmillar is now one of the largest trainers of postgraduate psychologists and counsellors in Australia.

In addition to our educational programs, we offer a range of clinical services across our four clinic sites (North Melbourne, Hawthorn East, Dandenong and CBD) as well as remote services.

The role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance your key responsibilities will be:

Processing fortnightly payroll for 130+ staff including salary packaging and entitlements

Preparing and processing accounts payable

Processing direct client and student payments and managing daily bank feeds

Preparing clinic income reports for contractors

Reconciling corporate credit card statements

Preparing student invoices for upfront fees

This position offers the candidate an opportunity to work within a growing finance team and includes an interesting blend of working with staff across our academic, clinical and research arms.

The Cairnmillar Institute will be implementing a new finance system and the successful candidate will be involved in this process.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Application closing date:

A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Why join Cairnmillar:

role – opportunity to make this position your own within a small supportive finance team

Open door policy and a genuine focus on wellbeing.

A purpose driven culture where respect, inclusion and diversity are priority.

Salary packaging options

EAP available

Fun and friendly work environment

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.” Applicants should be aware that we require working with children, police records and reference checks.

The Cairnmillar Institute promotes the following values: collaboration, compassion, integrity, professionalism and respect and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.