The Opportunity: Reporting to the Finance Manager - Samaritans, the Senior Financial Accountant assists in overseeing the financial health and compliance of the organisation. This role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and all other external reports, reconciliation of revenue to operational outputs, implementing accounting policies and procedures, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. The Senior Financial Accountant collaborates closely with various departments to support decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance.This is a Full Time Permanent vacancy.Why Work for us? Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits: Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our servicesGenerous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 paRefer a friend bonus of $500Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsDiscounted private health insurance through MedibankA unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared valuesAccess to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree annual flu vaccinationsFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs! 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, annual acquittals, periodic financial reports, as requested, and balance sheetsAssist with Cashflow Statements and maintenance of adequate cash balancesAssist with budget preparation.Liaise with external Auditors regarding requests and variancesPrepare BAS ReturnsPrepare Annual FBT ReturnsReview fortnightly creditors and liaise with the Accounts Payable Officers to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.Oversee completion of Bank Recs by Accounts Receivable Officer and/or Finance Officer.Other tasks designated by the Finance Manager About you? Degree qualifications in a Bachelor of Business or Commerce, majoring in accounting or equivalentCPA/CA qualified or near completionDemonstrated knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and their applicationDemonstrated knowledge of all aspects of accounting including budget processes and preparation of financial statements including balance sheetsUnderstanding of taxation issues, in particular GST and FBTPrevious experience in all aspects of accounting including preparation of financial statements including balance sheetsCurrent WWCC/NDISWC or willingness to obtain 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 email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au You must have the right to live and work in Australia.No third-party applications please
105000
AUD
Warabrook
2304