Assistant Accountant
Chermside Location
Be part of a story you’ll love to tell...
Short summary
People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?
Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About the role:
- Support the creation of corporate budgets, engaging with the appropriate managers and Directors.
- Consolidate all of WMQ financial reports for review, including end of month management reports, annual budget reports and assist with end of year accounts.
- Working to ensure the integrity of the data in the General Ledger, including payroll data.
- Monitor Provision balances and recoveries, including Annual Leave, Long Service leave and Work Cover.
- Prepare Australian Bureau of Statistics and other returns.
- Maintain Fixed Asset Register including transacting, monthly reconciliation and coordination of stocktakes.
- Maintain Capital Project ledger including setup, review/reporting and capitalisations.
- Undertake monthly review of maintenance system for capital work.
- Management reporting to all project managers, including variance analysis.
- Manage insurance schedule and insurance claims.
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business.
- Excellent financial management skills, including demonstrated experience in the preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information.
- Demonstrated high level skills and knowledge of computer-based office systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and discuss financial information with line managers and a commitment to providing quality customer service to a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to work both autonomously as well as in a team environment, complete work within deadlines and with limited supervision.
- Ability to plan and coordinate activities, prioritise, monitor and evaluate workflows and continually assess and improve effectiveness of financial processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Why WMQ?
Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
