Position Title:
Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant
Location:
Catholic Chancery Office, Armidale
Position Objective
The position of Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant provides services within the Diocesan and Parish Support Team at the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, in the form of accounting, administration and bookkeeping support and consulting in various areas.
The Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant will work within a small but dynamic team engaging with a variety of stakeholders. The role will support the optimal functioning of the financial reporting and associated obligations for Parishes across the Diocese as well as the Diocese itself.
Responsibilities
The key areas of responsibility of the Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant are:
Accounting and bookkeeping functions, working with the Diocesan Financial Administrator and Manager of Executive Services (including regular coding and reconciling of accounts, BAS preparation, assisting with financial statement preparation, electronic filing of source documents) utilizing the Xero accounting program
Primary responsibility for management of the motor vehicle fleet of the Diocese
Assist with management of shared inboxes and Diocesan and Parish Support Team communication
Assistance to the Diocesan and Parish Support Team in a variety of areas including helping when the maintenance and functions schedule necessitates
Any other special projects as directed from time to time, particularly relating to Microsoft Excel financial analysis and record management.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Preference for degree qualification in accounting
Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products,



particularly Microsoft Excel (working knowledge of macros and pivot tables highly regarded)
Experience with the Xero accounting program, working knowledge with other recognized programs
Monthly accounts coding, bank reconciliation and BAS preparation experience (experience with NFP's highly regarded)
Preference for someone with payroll processing experience
Well-developed communication skills including careful consideration of email content, wording, grammar and how it is perceived
Ability to assist on financial projects and be creative in approach to process improvements
Time and priority task management and available to work standard business hours.
Attributes
A demonstrated commitment to understand, embrace and give witness to the mission of the Catholic Church
Ability to work collaboratively with high integrity and manage a variety of relationships
Ability to accept and give feedback
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respectful and conscious of other team members
Professional manner and presentation
Ability to operate with confidentiality and discretion
Conscientious with attention to detail
Possessing a consultative approach and ability to adapt to different situations
A client-focused approach.
This role can be tailored to suit:
Recent graduates
Junior accountants with experience in a few of the areas required
Experienced accountants.
Rewarding salary on offer to the right candidate.
How to apply
To apply, please provide your resume along with a cover letter detailing why you would be best suited to this role.
Applications close
Friday 3rd January ****.
For more information please email David at
[email protected]

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