Assistant Accountant

Centacare, an agency of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, delivers a wide range of social services across Southeast Queensland. With a commitment to community well-being, Centacare provides essential support in areas such as:

• Community Aged Care
• Childcare and Outside School Hours Care
• Family Relationship Services
• Pastoral Ministries

The central finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth financial operations, including both financial and management reporting, supporting Centacare’s vital mission.

About The Role

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance team by performing key accounting duties, ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes. This role is responsible for accurate data entry into the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records across multiple databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter data into the general ledger in a timely manner.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash management.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for review by financial accountants.
• Maintain and update Fixed Asset records.
• Respond promptly to queries, ensuring high levels of customer service.
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support the Accounting and Finance team with additional duties as required.

Key Deliverables

• General ledger and financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Bank accounts are reconciled promptly, enabling effective cash management.
• Data integrity is maintained across financial systems.
• Fixed Assets register is current and accurate.
• Superior customer service is provided to all stakeholders.
• Workflow efficiencies are achieved through innovation and continuous improvement.

About You To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to a changing environment.
• A commitment to the mission and ethos of Centacare and the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to meaningful work that supports diverse communities.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• Enjoy a role that values continuous improvement and professional development.

How to Apply If you are passionate about accounting and want to make a positive impact in a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Remuneration: Competitive salary in line with the Archdiocesan pay scale.

To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button.

For further information please contact

HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter

[email protected]

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