- Company: Community Enterprise Queensland
- State: Queensland
- Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Job type: Full-Time
- Salary: 65,000 - 74,000
- Job category: Administration/Finance
Assistant Accountant
Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact? Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of Assistant Accountant.
As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office.
It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.
Summary
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting in all areas of the Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and financial accounting.
With exceptional attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills, the Assistant Accountant will work under the guidance of the Financial Accountant, ensuring accurate and timely data entry the Assistant Accountant will be provided with coaching and workplace training to gain an understanding of all the functions of a Finance Department.
Working in alignment with the CEQ vision and values, the Assistant Accountant plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice in the communities in which we serve.
Qualifications & Experience
•Degree qualified, or working towards a Bachelor of Business, Commerce or Accounting degree or other relevant qualification at the discretion of the General Manager – Corporate Services
•Previous experience working in a bookkeeper or similar role advantageous
•Previous experience working in a some or all areas of a Finance Department.
Software & Systems Experience
•Basic to intermediate level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
•Basic level of competency using Pronto, Human Force, ERP systems of integrated accounting applications preferred but not essential.
Team
•Work as part of the wider Finance team and provide support to peers are required and appropriate
•Build and foster collegial relationships to ensure the productivity and success of the Finance team.
Digital
•Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Corporate Services and/or CEO.
Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to
Payroll – Assisting with
•creating and maintaining accurate employee records,
•the preparation, processing and payment of the company’s 400+ personnel on a fortnightly basis if required.
•the provision of monthly payroll reports
•answering payroll enquiries and providing timely resolutions
Accounts Receivable – Assisting with
•creating and maintaining customer records
•answering accounts receivable enquiries and providing timely resolutions
•Creating and distributing invoices to customers
•Recording customer payments
•Customer account reconciliations
Accounts Payable – Assisting with
•creating and maintaining supplier records
•answering accounts payable enquiries and providing timely resolutions
•Entering, checking and verifying invoices
•Preparing and processing payment runs
Accounting – Assist with
•general ledger reconciliations and reallocations
•financial report preparation for the various departments
•the monitoring and analysis of financial data
Essential Requirements
•Interpersonal skills and maintenance of confidentiality
•Eagerness to learn the entire finance function in a large busy community based not for profit organisation
•Take direction from team members in the various finance areas
Annual Performance Partnership
CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.
The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.
Our Culture
CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.
Our key benefits:
- 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
- Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
- Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
- Opportunity for career growth
- Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
How to Apply
To apply for this career opportunity pleased attach a copy of your resume and cover letter and mail to jobs@ceqld.org.au. Applications close 30 October 2024, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.