Make your numbers count somewhere a little different!

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a part-time basis.

Working four days per week, 7.6 hours per day, this role is ideal for an accountant looking for meaningful, hands-on work while maintaining genuine flexibility.

QMF is a music and cultural tourism organisation behind Qld Music Trails, bringing artists, audiences and communities together in some of Queensland’s most extraordinary locations.

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance and Business Intelligence, you’ll play a valued role in keeping QMF’s financial operations accurate, compliant and running smoothly - supporting both our day-to-day operations and the delivery of programs and events across our state.

About the role

This is a broad, hands-on Financial Accountant position where you’ll take ownership of key financial processes and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Supporting effective cash flow management

- Administering payroll, superannuation, and WorkCover requirements

- Completing regular balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining an accurate organisational asset register

- Preparing financial and ad hoc reports to support business decision-making

- Supporting financial compliance and statutory obligations

- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting





- Working collaboratively with team members to provide practical financial support and advice

About you

You’re a capable accountant who enjoys being close to the detail, takes pride in accuracy and can confidently manage competing priorities. You’ll bring:

- A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business (Finance) or a related discipline

- At least three years’ experience in financial operations, accounting or financial management

- Solid practical financial accounting knowledge and technical capability

- Experience completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records

- Sound knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements

- Sound Microsoft Office skills

- Confidence communicating and building relationships with a range of stakeholders

- Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail

- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of and prioritise your work

- Experience using Xero and ApprovalMax will be beneficial but not mandatory.

Why join QMF?

At QMF, finance isn’t operating on the sidelines. You’ll be part of a lean, collaborative and passionate team supporting projects that bring music,



tourism and cultural experiences to communities across Queensland.

Based at our South Brisbane head office, you’ll work alongside people who genuinely care about QMF’s purpose, enjoy working together and know how to have some fun while delivering great work. It’s a friendly, down-to-earth environment where you’ll get exposure across the organisation and see the impact of your work firsthand.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Work in a fun, purpose-driven organisation where no two days are quite the same

- Be part of a close-knit team passionate about what they do and the communities QMF works with

- Take ownership of a broad and wide-ranging accounting portfolio

- Free on-site gym, end of trip facilities, and office power-snacks

- Work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation

- Have a genuine voice in improving financial systems, processes, and ways of working

- See your work directly support the delivery of incredible music and cultural experiences across Queensland

- Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of a four-day working week

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a Financial Accountant role where you can take ownership of your work, contribute ideas and use your skills in an organisation doing something genuinely different, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about your relevant experience and why you’d like to join QMF.

📌 Financial Accountant (South Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Music Festival
📍 South Brisbane