Finance Accountant

at  Catholic Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle

INTRODUCTION:

The Opportunity
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team to support our Early Education and OOSH agency, St Nicholas. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the St Nicholas head office in Newcastle West.
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial management. Your responsibilities will include financial accounting tasks, general ledger management, compliance, budgeting, variance analysis and reporting. You’ll also assist with strategic analysis and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and systems.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders, delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with accounting and taxation standards. Your role will be varied, engaging, and vital in ensuring our team’s success.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have access to ongoing training and development and a chance to work in a role that offers variety, professional challenges, and meaningful contributions to our mission. Ideally you will have recently completed your undergraduate studies (or be nearing completion) and have some experience working in a professional services or commercial accounting role.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays).
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work arrangements available.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
• Modern office facilities including a coffee machine.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This role will support the Finance Manager in ensuring the proper financial management of the Diocese Education sector – St Nicholas agency.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy levels
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Previous work experience in a similar role
• An understanding of and the application of key accounting concepts and taxation
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills and an ability to apply initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, ability to work to deadlines and effective time management
• Moderate level computer literacy including experience with developing and managing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including polite telephone manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting or business degree (or working towards)
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  For further information regarding this position, please contact Finance Manager - St Nicholas - Ariella Deamer at: ariella.deamer@mn.catholic.org.au
  To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 14th February 2025
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation

Please refer the Job description for details