financial accountant

at  Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES | CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION | AGISTMENT | EVENTS

69 Cooks Rd, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250 p: 02 4375 1222 e: adventures@glenworth.com.au www.glenworth.com.au
Thank you for enquiring about our Financial Accountant role at Glenworth Valley Wilderness Adventures (GVWA), Australia’s
largest horse riding and wilderness adventure centre. This is a flexible hybrid role with some work from home and office days
available that also allows for flexibility around days, hours and times of work. We are looking for either a full time, 40 hours per
week or part time 32 hours per week candidate.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Due to strong growth and diversification of our business activities, we are looking for an outstanding and experienced financial
Accountant with a thorough understanding of accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail
and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Ideally you will have minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
We are seeking a candidate with the skills, drive and potential to eventually transition into the role of Finance Manager.
All applicants must be non smoking and will be assessed using the answers provided in the GV application form and against the
list of key result areas in the position description.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Financial Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Hours: This is a full time 40 hour per week or Part time 32 hour per week to suit applicants availability. The
typical hours of employment are extremely flexible with a mix of work from home days available.
Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Last Updated: January 2025
Award: Awardless

POSITION QUALITIES, SKILLS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Key Behaviours Attention to Detail- Ensures accuracy in financial records, reconciliations, and reporting to
prevent errors and maintain compliance.
Communication Skills – Takes the initiative to collaborate and communicate accurate, up to date
instructions and information to team members. Expresses thoughts clearly both verbally and in
writing. Listens and understands others.
Time Management and Prioritization- Effectively balances competing deadlines, manages
workloads, and ensures timely delivery of financial reports and tasks.
Technical Proficiency – Demonstrates the appropriate level of proficiency in the principles and
practices of one’s field
Initiative – Actively seeks opportunities to add value and make a contribution rather than
passively accepting situations.

Essential Qualities and Skills • Exceptional attention to detail

• Highly productive, organised and ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining

exceptional attention to detail

• At least 5 years previous relevant experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
• Competent with PCs, particularly in an accounting software package such as MYOB or

QuickBooks, Excel, Word & Outlook

• Advanced level of communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to providing

exceptional customer service.

• Excellent problem-solving ability and initiative
• Someone who is happy, enthusiastic and enjoys working with a friendly team of people in a

fun environment and who can also work autonomously

Desirable qualities and skills • Experience using online reservation/booking systems

• Knowledge and understanding of the tourism, travel, hospitality, or similar industries
• Proficient with MYOB
• Skills, drive and potential to eventually transition into the role of Finance Manager

General Requirements • Must be available to work full time and during school holidays

• Own transport
• Work as directed
• Glenworth Valley is a non-smoking work environment

Carry out a broad range of high level financial accounting functions by methodically and meticulously managing and analysing
financial data to enable the business to maximise financial performance, meet our statutory compliance requirements, and
make data driven critical business decisions about our future strategic direction. This includes accounts payable and
receivable, reconciling, invoicing, management reporting, payroll, horse agistment accounts and a variety of other general
bookkeeping and administrative tasks.