Brisbane Youth Service

Since 1977, Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) has worked to create new futures for vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness aged 12-25 years and their children.

As BYS's Senior Financial Accountant, you can use your professional management accounting skills to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in your community. Please visit our website for more information about working with BYS: https://brisyouth.org/

Senior Financial Accountant

This position is responsible for managing financial, accounting, and payroll services to meet legislative responsibilities and organisational requirements.

• Competitive salary + excellent salary packaging benefits (up to $120,000+ package depending on experience)
• 5+ weeks annual leave
• Great team culture – incl. national Voice Project's 2022 Best Workplace Winner!

Employment Type & Hours: Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight (with the opportunity to work flexibly)

Award Conditions: Level 6 - Social, Community, Home Care & Disabilities Services [SCHADS] Award 2010 + Salary Packaging

Selection Criteria:

In addition to submitting a resume or CV, applicants must address the selection criteria [below] in their cover letter to be considered for shortlisting.

1. Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision and objectives and ability to work within the BYS financial management framework
2. Sound working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, tax and company legislation, and the relevant Awards
3. Demonstrated financial accounting experience in Australia (experience within a not-for-profit preferred, but not essential)
4. Advanced skills using accounting software (Xero preferred) and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
5. Strong ability to produce and organise financial management reports and processes with excellent attention to detail
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated success working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Please note applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are submitted, so please apply as soon as possible to be considered. We look forward to reading through your application and will be in touch soon!

Education, Qualifications, Requirements [Mandatory]:

• Tertiary qualifications / university degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Management or equivalent
• CA or CPA certified
• Current Queensland driver’s license
• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card] / willingness to obtain a Blue Card prior to commencement
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases prior to commencement: Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; and COVID-19
• Three relevant references

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ working experience in finance, including:

• Previous experience in Financial Accountant position in Australia
• Preparation and analysis of financial management reports
• Financial documentation and bookkeeping
• Payroll administration, including superannuation and tax
• Preparation of budgets and cash flow projections at program and consolidated level
• Business Activity Statement (BAS) reporting and payment
• Liaising with independent auditors
• Experience in managing financial acquittals for government grants for non-profit organisations is preferred, but not essential
• Strong organisational, analysis, and planning skills

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, plan, and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to engage, relate, and communicate successfully with people from diverse backgrounds inclusively, ethically, and respectfully
• Commitment to a learning culture and ongoing professional development
• Personal drive and integrity
• Consultative and collaborative working attitude

KEY RESULT AREAS – Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly financial, management, and Board reporting in line with deadlines
• Maintain, manage, and reconcile general ledger in Xero in compliance with the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
• Preparation of BAS and other regulatory requirements including FBT and Portable Long Service Leave
• Oversee fortnightly payroll processing in accordance with Industrial Relations regulations and Award conditions
• Oversee bookkeeping processes, working collaboratively with internal and external finance staff
• Generate Tax Invoices for regular and ad hoc charges to third parties and monitor for payments received
• Comply with Industrial Relations Award conditions, Superannuation legislation and relevant taxation requirements, including periodical reporting or submissions

People, Culture, Safety:

• Model and drive a culture of respect, optimism, accountability, and resilience in line with the organisation’s values
• Model ethical behaviours in line with the BYS Code of Conduct and consistently apply ethical standards to self and others
• Attend regular supervision with the Corporate Service Director to monitor performance
• Attend training and professional development opportunities to address learning needs
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to a positive work culture
• Ensure a healthy and safe workplace for all by adhering to BYS Work Health and Safety Policy, Procedures and Practices

Administration:

• Submit timesheets and leave requests accurately and on time on a fortnightly basis, in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policy and procedures
• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the role and/or the team
• Undertake any other tasks as required