Financial Accountant

Position Summary  

To undertake such accounting tasks to assist and support the Finance Teams day to day operations under the direction of the Finance Manager. This role will assist in the timely and accurate assistance in financial reports for the company and the other companies within the Community Services Group (CSG).  

Reporting Relationships  

Financial Accountant will report and be accountable to the Finance Manager. Graduate Accountant will report to this role.  

Core Duties

In your daily role, you can expect to: 

• Process all transactions associated therewith in accordance with the Groups capitalisation and depreciation policies.  

• Prepare month-end reconciliations for all balance sheet items for each company including preparing journal entries for prepayments, accruals, income in advance and other balance sheet items as required with 100% accuracy.  

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements to be reviewed by the Senior Leadership team/CEOs and the Finance and Audit committee, including writing comments if needed in the reports for variances over threshold percentage.  

• Together with the Finance Manager, attend all meetings with the CEOs and their Senior leadership teams in reviewing the prepared Financial Reports, monthly and quarterly.  

• Monitor and follow up with comments from members of the Finance and Audit committee in the financial reports prior to and after every committee meeting.  

• Undertake a preliminary review of financial results to identify discrepancies and unusual transactions.  

• Prepare the end of financial year reconciliations for all companies services are provided to.  

• Take a leading role in the financial year audit, liaising with the external auditors for the tasks required by Finance and the CSG companies to complete for a successful and timely year end audit.  

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the NAV Accounting System, liaising with the TaSI team as required.  

• Prepare and lodge the monthly IAS and quarterly BAS returns.  

• Contribute to the development of tools and resources, systemisation and policies & procedures for the business.  

• Assist and support the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll officers as required.  

• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the positions manager.  

Who We Are 

Community Services Australia Ltd is a member of the Community Services Group (CSG), a family of companies dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Australia. Our work is anchored in a commitment to respect, service innovation, and integrity. 

We specialise in providing indirect support services, including financial management, ICT, workplace health and safety, and corporate governance, to not-for-profit organisations and individuals. 

By joining our team, youll be working with a company that values people, promotes autonomy and empowerment, and is committed to achieving meaningful outcomes for those we serve. 

What we offer you  

• Supervision and support to enable you to fulfil the requirements of your role.  

• Opportunity for peer interaction and team-based learning.  

• Structured competency-based professional development and mentoring/ supervision to advance your knowledge and skills and widen your work scope - consistent with level.  

• The opportunity to work for a national group of companies with wide scope across the human services industry and to be part of an organisation dedicated to service excellence.  

• The opportunity to utilise flexible work arrangements in accordance with business need and management approval.  

• Relevant computer based and communication technology to perform your duties for the duration of your role with the organisation.  

Who were looking for

Were seeking a motivated and proactive Financial Accountant who: 

• Have completed or be in the process of completing relevant diploma or tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance or have substantial years of relevant experience and specialised knowledge and skills sufficient to perform the role

• Demonstrated significant knowledge and experience relevant to the role

• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office suite

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Well-developed independent work skills and creative problem-solving skills

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations

• Experience in the provision of support in a similar environment

• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation experience

• Shares our values and mission to make a positive difference in the community

• Currently holds, or willing to obtain, relevant screening clearances and checks.

Terms of Employment 

• Full time position based in Australia. 

• Hybrid working environment, with flexible conditions to support a healthy work-life balance. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the organisation.

  Applicants should be aware that we carry out a variety of reference checks including a National Police Check and that a current  Working With Children/Blue Card must be provided prior to commencing employment.

Information :

• Company : Community Services Australia Ltd
• Position : Financial Accountant
• Location : Loganholme QLD
• Country : AU