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• Central location, open plan office and monthly morning tea and coffee on us
• Work alongside a collaborative team and experience our great office culture
• Full-time position with opportunity for hybrid work option
• Role commencing early January 2025

At UniLodge you will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career, by growing your skills and capability with Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider in student accommodation. Our operation is on an exciting growth trajectory, with a portfolio of close to 140 properties and hotels. As we grow, we are always on the lookout for people who will enrich our culture and bring their unique perspectives and experiences to help UniLodge Group become even better. Join us and embark on an exciting journey to be the operator of choice.
  
What role will you play
  
We are seeking a Team Leader, Financial Accounting to join our UniLodge & Essence team located at our Head Office in Brisbane CBD. You will have a key role within the Finance team - with a high level of autonomy and responsibility and need to deliver a consistent, accurate and high-quality service.   
  
You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including the full financial control and operation of numerous properties across Australia and New Zealand, along with head office corporate accounting responsibilities. As Team Leader you will provide ongoing mentoring and development to 3-4 direct reports. Some of your additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:   

• Review of accounts for Australian and New Zealand properties, including P&L, Balance Sheet, GST recs, cash flow statements, analysis and commentary
• The financial opening of new properties and building relationships with new building owners and property staff
• Play a key role in the preparation and review of annual budgets and forecasting for both corporate and client accounts
• Provide financial and operational reviews, process improvements and monthly/quarterly reporting to a range of stakeholders
• Corporate accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, GST, FBT, income tax, board pack reporting and analysis
• Debtors’ management and arrears review
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and be a key liaison with the external auditors for both the business and our building owners
• Lead and motivate staff, providing ongoing training and development to ensure team members can reach their potential
• Conduct career coaching sessions for all direct reports

What we’re looking for  

• CA/CPA Qualified Accountant with solid commercial experience (required)
• Experience must be evident in the following areas (essential):
  • Multi-entity experience – preparation of accounts for multiple companies/branches
  • Strong variance analysis and analytical skills
  • Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
  • Microsoft Excel skills to include all formulas
  • Management and mentoring of junior staff
• Proven experience in proactively identifying, suggesting and implementing system and process improvements 
• Property management experience (desirable) 
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central or BI360 Solver (desirable) 
• Strong attention to detail & excellent verbal/written communication skills 
• Self-motivated and proactive behaviours are a must with examples from work history. 
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check (required) 
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia  

What we can offer you:  

• Amplify your potential, we offer a variety of opportunities for career progression
• Personal and professional development, through online and face to face training and courses
• Focus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Inclusive culture in a diverse, collaborative and fun team environment
• Various leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave & much more
• Strong focus on employee engagement – annual feedback surveys, and access to our community platform (Viva Engage)
• Performance recognition programs and rewards: ‘On-The-Spot’ Awards, Quarterly Awards, Annual Awards Night, Employee Milestone Rewards
• Flu Vaccinations – Company Funded
• Generous referral bonus (up to $1,000 AUD/NZD)
• Access to Insider Rates at Essence Hotels and Apartments

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career?
  
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. We review applications as we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.
  
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – We commit to responding to every applicant.

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