Senior Accountant

Our Senior Accountant is retiring, and as a result we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team.

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact in your community? Join us at the Uniting Church Synod Office in Auchenflower, Brisbane, and enjoy a hybrid work environment, great benefits, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to our purpose.

About Us:

The Uniting Church in Australia is a vibrant, multicultural Christian denomination with a rich heritage and a deep commitment to reconciliation and community service. With over 250 congregations across Queensland and a broad range of educational and community services, including UnitingCare Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities.

Your role:

The purpose of this role is to provide leadership and management of financial accounting systems, software and analysis including budget and forecast preparation across the Queensland Synod office ensuring services are cost effective, efficient and aligned to the Church’s strategic plans.

Responsibilities include managing budget and forecast preparation, providing treasury services, overseeing congregational bookkeeping, and managing specified funds for Synod entities by applying contemporary financial management and treasury practices, this role drives innovation and efficiency within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, processes, and transactions.
• Assist with year-end processes, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting to ensure effective resource management.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve organisational performance.
• Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
• Mentor and support junior team members and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and organisational policies.
  
  What We Can Offer You:
• Hybrid Role
• Free off-street parking at the office
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Employee Culture Club Activities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Extra Day off at Christmas
  
  What We’re Looking For:
• Business tertiary degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of a finance and treasury function, including a diverse range of enterprises, preferably in the not for profit sector, over a minimum period of 5 years.
• Proven experience in driving efficiencies and providing leadership to the diverse functions in accounting operations and financial reporting, meeting deadlines and presenting complex financial information in a user friendly manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current Accounting standards and audit requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft correspondence and interact with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and use of a complex treasury and financial system including the proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Demonstrated ability to act with impartiality and honesty
  

Additional requirements:

• Eligible to legally work in Australia
• Behave in accordance with the values of the Office of the Synod.
• National Criminal History Check to be provided and assessed every three years. Presentation of a current National Criminal History Check must be made before appointment to the position can be confirmed.
• Professional membership – current member of an Australian Accounting body being either Institute of Chartered Accountants or CPA Australia.
• The successful applicant must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested.
• Behave in accordance with the values of the Office of the Synod.

How to Apply:

If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your career aspirations, we would love to hear from you!

Click the “Apply” button, create an account, and submit your resume and cover letter detailing why you would be an excellent fit for this role.

If you are a culturally & linguistically diverse, living with a disability, or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.