Job no: 502161
Work type: Casual, Fixed Term
Location: Newstead
Categories: Accounting
About the role Mater Groups Finance team is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the team from 13 January 2025 to 31 May 2025!
Reporting directly to the Financial Accounting Supervisor, the Assistant Accountant is a process-specific role responsible for assisting in the end-to-end financial reporting function for the assigned portfolio.
Salary range: $85,878 - $94,618 (MCA 4) per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing Bank reconciliations where applicable on a daily basisAssisting with the month end close processRaising GL journals as appropriate with sufficient supporting documentation to evidence entry reasons in line with processes, procedures and principlesEnsuring transactions entered into GL follow the Group accounting policies and proceduresAssisting with preparing monthly and quarterly balance sheet and P&L general ledger reconciliations and other information required for statutory reporting note disclosures for assigned entitiesApplying skilled knowledge including the understanding of concepts, processes, procedures and principles, to follow up and resolve variances in reconciliationsUndertaking intercompany accounting processesAssisting with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual statutory financial reportsAssisting with the preparation of funding acquittals in accordance with the timetableSupporting the external audit processAbout you We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications and skills:
Relevant qualification (Economics, Business, Accounting) and/or equivalent experience will also be consideredIdeally 2+ years' experience in a financial accounting position or similarHealth specific or large/complex sector background is advantageousExcellent communication skills are essential for this rolePossess high attention to detail with the ability to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors in a timely mannerDemonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of people and support a culture of continuous improvementDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloadsWhy join us? Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesAccess to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in NewsteadApplications close on 18th December 2024.
Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period and we may begin contacting applicants again in January 2025.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time. Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.
Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 11 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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