Accountant / Payroll Officer
Job No:
117736
Location:
Adelaide
- Bring your accounting and payroll experience to this incredibly rewarding opportunity!
- Attractive remuneration circa $74,000 - $83,000 PLUS super and salary packaging!
- Enjoy working with a multidisciplinary and supportive team!
About Youth+
Edmund Rice Education Australia Youth+ Central West Network (EREA Youth+ Central West Network) is a network of flexible learning centres that offer young people an opportunity to reconnect with education in a setting that is inclusive and flexible. With a focus on literacy, numeracy and project based learning, all programming and learning activities are developed based on young people’s individual education plans which are differentiated based on learning levels and what they require to re-engage.
The schools provide engaging learning experiences that address the social needs of students and promotes their emotional, cognitive, spiritual, physical and educational development. All staff work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide educational and wellbeing support to our young people.
About the Opportunity
Based at their Head Office in Adelaide, EREA Youth+ Central West Network now has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Accountant / Payroll Officer to join the Network team supporting flexible learning centres in South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia. This is a 12 month contract, with the possibility of extension, with some flexibility of work hours (minimum 30 hours a week) depending on your needs.
Reporting to the Business Manager, this pivotal accounting position will see you responsible for:
- Maintenance of the general payroll functions, general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, periodic reporting, as well as assisting with the effective management of the financial operations of the Central West Flexi Schools Network;
- Preparing, reviewing and processing Central West Flexi Schools Network fortnightly payroll;
- Liaising with staff regarding payroll enquiries;
- Updating and reconciling the general ledger for payroll and superannuation transactions;
- Preparing month-end reporting using XERO Accounting software, including reconciliations and analysis for final sign off by the Business Manager;
- Completing Annual Fringe Benefits Tax Return and monthly Business Activity Statements; and
- Assisting with the preparation of the Annual Budget and audit working papers.
For more information, please see the position description.
Please note: This role will require some travel to Melbourne and Brisbane for training purposes, as well as occasional site visits.
About You
To be considered for this position you will have a tertiary qualification in Accounting and have significant experience using payroll systems.
The ideal candidate will have advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel functions, as well as a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated knowledge of month-end reporting processes and working with tax legislation will be highly regarded.
You will have exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication skills that enable you to engage and invest in the community to build trusting relationships. You will be adaptable and able to work autonomously on a variety of tasks and projects, effectively managing competing deadlines whilst staying flexible enough to deal with urgent situations as required.
Please note: Prior to commencement, you must obtain Working with Children Clearance.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved in a multidisciplinary and supportive workplace while reaping the incredible rewards that arise from the challenges faced day-to-day.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $74,000 - $83,000, based on your experience level (in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017) plus super and access to salary sacrificing.
In addition, EREA Youth+ provides ongoing professional development opportunities.
Bring your accounting skills and knowledge to this rewarding role in an organisation that helps reunite young people with educational opportunities - Apply Now!
To apply for this role, please provide the following documents and answers to the Selection Criteria below:
- A cover letter outlining your experience including a declaration that you are a suitable person for Child Related employment.
- Your responses to the Selection Criteria – available in the Job Description – no more than 3 pages in length.
- A curriculum vitae outlining relevant work history, including contact details of at least two referees, relevant to the position.
For any further information, please contact the Business Manager, Peter Romeo on 0427 378 926 or via email on peter.romeo@youthplus.edu.au
Applications close 4.30 pm CST - 29 November 2019.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are very strongly encouraged to apply!