Senior Accountant

ABOUT US

North Melbourne Kangaroos is a modern AFL football club based in the beating heart of urban, inner-city North Melbourne. At the Kangaroos we are known for our fighting spirit – a bold and never beaten attitude that has won us six premierships and allowed us to achieve the extraordinary together. We are a diverse and inclusive club; a family where everyone belongs, united by our fighting spirit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant is responsible for payroll, accounting, compliance and administration functions of the club, critical to overall financial control and reporting.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will be responsible for:

• Payroll processing for administration staff, AFL, VFL and AFLW players
• Payroll compliance and maintenance for North Melbourne Football Club and associated entities
• Financial management including cash flow forecasts, completion of Business Activity Statements (BAS), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return and other ATO and AFL compliance-based tasks as required
• Assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks
• Leading month end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and reports
• Assisting with completion of Club's statutory accounts and year-end audit process

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a team-oriented and self-motivated accounting professional to join our finance team.

The successful candidate will also have:

• An accounting or business degree
• Experience in a similar role (3 – 5 years relevant experience)
• Commenced, or completed CA or CPA (desirable)
• The ability to take full ownership of tasks with responsibility through to completion
• Strong attention to detail and initiative
• Ability to set priorities and plan ahead
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Genuine willingness to learn new skills via on-the-job training
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting software

The successful candidate is required to undergo and pass a police check and hold a current and valid Victorian Working with Children's Check.

PERKS & BENEFITS

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment in which our people can thrive. We live our values of Real, Bold, Belonging and Never Beaten By being authentic in our actions, forming genuine connections and being relentless in our approach to growth and improvement.

In addition to our strong culture, we also offer a number of perks and benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a dedicated return to work support program
• Recently renovated head office with lots of spaces to collaborate and work flexibly
• Private spaces available for breastfeeding and prayer
• Ability to substitute certain public holidays for an alternate day of paid leave
• Additional leave options
• Regular and fun staff events and celebrations through our reward & recognition program
• A dedicated resource focused on staff mental health and wellbeing
• A free and confidential coaching and well-being service for staff and their immediate family members
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Access to exclusive offers and discounts through club partners

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Kangaroos strive to be the AFL's most inclusive, accessible, and united football club. Our value of 'Belonging' means we embrace people from all walks of life and respect each other's opinions and capabilities. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity.

It is well documented that the overall diversity we see in Australian society, whether it be gender expression, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and/or ability, isn't accurately reflected in many workforces. Diversity in all its forms is shown to improve an organisation's ability to innovate, create, problem-solve, grow and so much more. So, even if you only meet 60% of the selection criteria; the many facets of your intersectional self might just make you perfect for the role. Please get in touch to have a chat to see if the role is right for you.