Make a meaningful difference with us:

UnitingCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to unify our finance systems —enhancing the way we support the people and communities we serve.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the Financial Accountant will work closely alongside the Senior Financial Accountant. The purpose of this role is to support the effective delivery of the financial accounting function to improve business and team outcomes through problem solving and process improvement.

Working in a highly collaborative manner with cross functional teams, the role will be responsible for delivering core financial accounting and support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.

We are looking for a compliance focused individual that is proactive in their approach and takes initiative.

Please note, this is a full time, permanent position. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team

Undertake month end close processes and provide general ledger account analysis, reconciliation and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.

Undertake revenue and cost reporting and prepare high quality grant funding acquittals in line with internal and external deadlines, and contractual reporting requirements.

Proactively recommend and contribute to improvements to financial controls, processes and procedures that meet business and contractual requirements.

Assist with coordinating the review, approval and lodgement of grant funding acquittals across multiple and diverse stakeholders, and in line with contractual requirements.

Assist with the BAS and annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return, as required and assist with preparation of financial reports for the organisation in accordance with relevant regulations, standards and contractual obligations.

Assist with internal and external audit activity and undertake contract reviews, interpret and recommend accounting treatment in line with accounting standards for grant income.

Develop, document and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the financial accounting and reporting accountabilities and responsibilities.

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or a related field, either studying towards or completed CA/CPA.

Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role, ideally within a large, complex organisation.

Strong finance and accounting competency with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and legislation relevant to work environment.

Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with Microsoft PowerQuery, PowerPivot, PowerBI or Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be highly regarded.

Ability to work in a structured team and effectively contribute to outcomes through the use of sound problem solving skills and a logical, organised approach to work.

Strong investigation, interpretation and analysis skills.

Demonstrated experience in improving processes, with high attention to detail and accuracy; pro-active approach to tasks.

Strong communication, reasoning and stakeholder management skills including advanced listening, verbal and written skills and ability to communicate with non-financial managers.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.