Accountant

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Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for completing the financial accounting function of the organisation in an effective and efficient manner.
You will collaborate with other team members to maintain robust financial systems and records, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and presentation of Anglican Care accounts and related documentation.
Why You'll Love Working With Us At Newcastle Anglican, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.
Role & Responsibilities: Participate in and overseeing the entering of general ledger items including standing transactions into the accounting systems in an accurate, timely and effective manner.
Ensure all reconciliations and audit processes meet relevant accounting standards, as well as audit and taxation requirements, while being completed in a timely and effective manner.
The provision of accurate financial reports, statements and balance sheets for cost centres and individual and consolidated companies to management.
Prepare weekly cash flow reports, taking into consideration daily requirements, including taking a medium-term focus which aims to maximise net interest income.
Participate in payroll processing Participate in insurance renewal processes including Workers' Compensation.
Additional duties as required and appropriate for role by direction of Manager About you? Degree qualifications in a Bachelor of Business or Commerce, majoring in accounting or equivalent Working towards CPA/CA qualification Minimum 3 years previous experience in similar role Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and their application Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of accounting including budget processes and preparation of financial statements including balance sheets Demonstrated skills in working with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook Understanding of taxation issues, in particular GST and FBTPrevious experience in all aspects of accounting including preparation of financial statements including balance sheets Experience in or knowledge of the not-for-profit sector.
(Desirable)Experience in using Care Systems accounting software, or similar accounting systems.
(Desirable) Who we are? Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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