Join us on a Transformational Journey at UnitingCare:

UnitingCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to unify our finance systems —enhancing the way we support the people and communities we serve. To ensure the success of this strategic initiative, we’re offering a number of brand-new, maximum 2-year term contract roles to help maintain and strengthen our core business-as-usual (BAU) operations during this pivotal time.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, contribute to meaningful work, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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 fixed asset and project-based accounting within Capital and Projects.

Working in a highly collaborative manner with cross functional teams, the role will be responsible for supporting enterprise-wide accounting activities across Blue Care, UnitingCare Community and UnitingCare Queensland.

We are looking for a problem solver that understands the holistic view, to maximise business and team outcomes through actively contributing to process improvement in alignment with strategic direction.

Please note, this is a maximum 2-year contract 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:

Provide financial accounting expertise and services

Identification and capitalisation of fixed assets

Cost review and categorisation through the lifecycle of projects

Processing of internal reallocations, recharges and depreciation

Support in managing lease accounting for property and fleet vehicles

Support in the asset verification processes

Support in the reassessment of useful lives for fixed assets

Support in the annual budget process for capital and project related activity

Manage balance sheet reconciliations for specific accounts to support month end and year end close

Support the external audit requirements for activities that fall within the Capital & Projects remit

Support in the creation and ongoing management of project reporting packs

Maintain policies and procedures relevant to the Capital & Projects responsibilities

Maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships

Identify and develop solutions that remove inefficiencies and reduce complexity in Capital & Project processes and reconciliations

Support in the standardisation of policy and process across all business units to maximise synergies across the UCQ group

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary qualification in accounting, business or related field

CAANZ/CPA or similar membership

Minimum 1 years’ experience post-qualification

Strong finance and accounting competency with a working knowledge AASB 116 (Property, Plant and Equipment) and 138 (Intangible Assets)

Understanding of best practice end-to-end finance processes, internal controls, finance and related system capability and automation.

Ability to apply planning, coordination and time management skills to projects and tasks.

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

Ability to translate and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Intermediate Excel capabilities

High attention to detail and accuracy; pro-active approach to task

Desirable: Knowledge of Dynamics 365, Intermediate PowerBI capabilities, Experience in large complex organisations, Working knowledge of AASB 16 (Leases)

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.