Financial Accountant

Seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly reputable Not-For-Profit community-based organisation experiencing an exciting time of growth and expansion.

Encircle Community Services Ltd. (Encircle) has been supporting people in the Moreton Bay and Brisbane North regions for 35 years, creating a culture where everyone can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. At Encircle, everyone is welcome, everyone belongs.  

Our team is passionate, and we are making a difference. We are driven to support our community through their toughest challenges, helping them reach their goals. We work with energy, curiosity, professionalism, and optimism. 

SCHCADS Award Level 5 – plus the capacity to Salary Sacrifice as the organisation has PBI status.

Moreton Bay Region – Located in Lawnton
Permanent Part-Time (flexible hours per week negotiable)

Role Outline

This position reports to the Corporate Manager. If you are successful in your application you will join a hardworking and high-performance team with strong values and a great reputation.

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the production of the organisations financial reporting and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting:

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial reports, analysis and reconciliation.
• Supervise AR, AP and Payroll reports.
• Prepare and lodge IAS and BAS reports.
• Prepare and submit financial acquittals.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate insurance.
• Maintain ASIC reporting requirements.
• Prepare and lodge quarterly portable long-service leave.
• Review payroll period-end adjustments and reconciliations.
• Prepare biannual / annual budgets and initiate data entry. 
• Monitor FBT implications of salary packaging arrangements.
• Prepare annual FBT return as required.
• Prepare and submit annual reports to ACNC.
• Liaise with external auditors and preparation of audit documents.
• Identify and implement financial process improvements.
• Review general ledger.
• Provide ad hoc finance tasks and other duties as directed.

Your Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in accounting.
• Recognised Accounting Degree.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a deadline driven mindset. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies.
• Advanced computer software skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges and experiences. 
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 

     KSC1:        Demonstrated ability and experience managing and preparing monthly accounts, budgets, and financial reports and statements.

     KSC2:        Demonstrated skills and experience managing financial systems and administration. 

     KSC3:         Demonstrated capacity to research, analyse, and report on complex issues.

     KSC4:        Experience working as an internal business partner in a service delivery environment, and experience supporting managers to improve financial performance.

     KSC5:        Proven capacity to supervise and guide a professional multi-disciplinary work team.

     KSC6:        Highly developed communication skills including preparing well-researched reports and presentations.  

Further information regarding this role and for the position description are available on request from recruitment@encircle.org.au. 

Encircle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a CALD background and people living with a disability. 

To apply for this position:

• provide a current resume, and
• a cover letter (2 sides A4 maximum) demonstrating your suitability for this role against the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ detailed above.

All enquiries and applications are treated in strict confidence. 

Please note: we are not accepting applications via employment agencies. 

Applications for this role will be accepted until the position is filled with interviews being undertaken during the advertisement period.