Your new company
This is an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a well-established government statutory body responsible for managing and developing a high-profile lifestyle and cultural precinct in Brisbane. The organisation plays a key role in delivering a vibrant destination that balances commercial outcomes with community, cultural, and recreational experiences.
Your new role
As a Financial Accountant, you will provide critical support across financial accounting and accounts payable functions to assist with an existing backlog and ongoing system optimisation. Playing a key role in improving processes and supporting end-of-financial-year activities across multiple entities. You will be responsible for:
- Assisting with Accounts Payable activities, with a focus on improving processes from purchase order through to invoice payment.
- Supporting financial accounting tasks, including reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger maintenance.
- Contributing to system optimisation initiatives following a recent implementation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisting in clearing a backlog of transactional and financial work resulting from recent system changes.
- Providing end-of-financial-year support to Business South Bank, ensuring timely and accurate financial processes.
- Working independently during an initial period within a related entity, managing priorities effectively.
- Collaborating with the broader finance team to streamline processes and support ongoing improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, including month-end processes and reconciliations, and general ledger management
- Experience preparing financial reports and supporting reporting requirements
- Exposure to Accounts Payable processes, with an understanding of the purchase order to invoice life cycle
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to support system and process improvements within the finance function
What you'll get in return
- Temporary Contract
- Competitive hourly rate
- Central Brisbane location close to public transport
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" or forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. The Consultant is Georgia Langdon at Georgia.Langdon@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3047. If you would like to discuss your experience, please forward across a copy of your resume or apply now prior to calling.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding your resume across to the Public Sector Team via the same email.
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