Sunnybank Rugby Union Club – Sunnybank QLD

The Sunny Sports Club is a not-for-profit community club with over 45,000 members, delivering our guests a 'home away from home'. Our diverse team is committed to creating a positive and rewarding environment that truly values our guests and the contributions of every team member.

The Role

Working as part of our dedicated Finance Team, the Accountant will provide support by managing key facets of transactional accounting, payroll, prepare reports and provide insights, analysis and transactional commentary to senior leaders in relation to all aspects of financial performance. This role is designed for further development with the transformations and growth underway within the business.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end weekly payroll process and understand the application of industry related awards, reporting and reconciling month-end and year-end processes

Take ownership of the finance function across multiple entities including general ledger reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments

Manage the month-end reporting process, including preparation and review of journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules to deliver accurate monthly financial reporting

Prepare and lodge statutory compliance obligations including Business Activity Statements, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation and any other required submissions of a financial nature in a timely manner

Overseeing fixed asset accounting, CAPEX reporting, and depreciation schedules

Liaise with external accountants on compliance and reporting





Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior team members

Work closely with operational teams and business leaders across the group to provide financial guidance and insight

Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and systems

About You

Degree qualified with a minimum of 5 years accounting experiences in the application of financial accounting principles and practices gained in a commercial or NFP environment.

Progress towards or completed CPA / CA qualifications would be highly regarded.

A thorough working knowledge of current accounting principles, standards, regulatory environments and taxation

Proven experience in payroll management with strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes

Ability to support the business by developing a thorough understanding of our Club’s operations to offer opportunities for improved performances

Solid Excel skills, with a high degree of proficiency utilising accounting applications

Proactive, customer driven approach with a strong drive towards developing high quality outcomes

High attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Professional attitude and presentation and a commitment to continuous learning

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation

Self-motivated and strong desire to learn with the ability to manage tight deadlines and exceed stakeholder expectations

This is a great opportunity to join our team as we enter our next phase of growth and experience the depth and variety the Club industry has to offer.

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📌 Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Sunnybank Rugby Union Club
📍 Brisbane