Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Arrangements

Lead financial excellence and make an impact across one of Queensland’s largest faith-based organisations.

Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane QLD

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

The Uniting Church in Australia is one of Australia's largest Christian denominations, serving communities through worship, education, early childhood services, community services and social justice initiatives. In Queensland, the Uniting Church includes approximately 250 congregations, schools, colleges and significant community service organisations, including UnitingCare Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland. We are deeply committed to reconciliation with First Peoples, celebrating the multicultural and intercultural nature of our Church, and using our people and resources wisely in the service of God's mission in the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at the Uniting Church Centre in Auchenflower.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit readiness and practical financial advice, with a strong focus on responsive, customer-oriented support for stakeholders across the Queensland Synod.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional who thrives on solving complex accounting issues, strengthening financial controls, and providing trusted advice to stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven organisation with a meaningful mission.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work hours
• Free off-street parking at the office
• Employee Culture Club activities
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Paid parental leave

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial accounting processes.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and financial estimates.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements, disclosures and year-end reporting requirements.
• Research and apply accounting standards to complex and non-routine transactions.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and oversee financial reporting structures.
• Coordinate taxation compliance activities including BAS, GST and FBT obligations.
• Manage audit preparation, documentation and stakeholder responses.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation.
• Support and mentor finance team members through reporting cycles.
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting, systems, controls and automation.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Current CA or CPA membership (or eligibility and progression towards membership).

Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting and audit preparation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing BAS, GST, FBT and other compliance obligations.
• Advanced reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to service excellence.

Additional Requirements

• Current driver's licence.
• Current Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current CA ANZ or CPA Australia membership.
• Australian work rights.

To Apply

Please click the Apply Now button to access our recruitment site. You will be able to create an account and submit your resume and cover letter.

For enquiries, please email: careers@ucaqld.com.au

Our Commitment to Inclusion

If you are a culturally &/or linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.

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Senior Financial Accountant | Auchenflower. Lead statutory reporting, compliance, audits and financial controls within a values-led organisation. CA/CPA qualified with strong technical expertise.