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Senior Accountant - Parish Finance Services

Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Brisbane City, Elizabeth Street

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for financial integrity and stakeholder engagement? Parish Finance Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead and support financial operations across our parish network.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information through expert-level accounting, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. You'll also provide strategic financial guidance to parish leaders and mentor junior finance staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight
• Supervise and review the work of Assistant Accountants and Accountants
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters
• Support professional development of junior finance staff
• Financial Operations
• Prepare and analyse financial statements
• Maintain and manage Fixed Asset Registers
• Oversee Accounts Payable processing in MYOB
• Monitor and resolve outstanding Accounts Receivable and aged invoices
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with Parish Priests and Parish Finance Councils to deliver financial insights and support
• Collaborate with parish leaders to provide commercial and strategic financial advice

About You:

• CPA/CA qualified
• Proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and team supervision
• Strong knowledge of MYOB and fixed asset management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Join Us?
At Parish Finance Services, you'll be part of a values driven team committed to supporting the financial health and sustainability of our parishes. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email Ruth Buchanan - HR Business Partner buchananr@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.  Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

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