About the role

This position is responsible for assisting continuous system and process improvements within the finance team for QPASTT. You will be an experienced accountant with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, committed to working as a team to assist in continuous process and system improvements. You will comply with QPASTT policies, procedures and practices and all applicable laws and industrial agreements that govern our business. You will seek clarification from the CFO when needed. You will be committed to continuous learning and quality improvement and contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures. You will ensure discretion and uphold privacy and confidentiality in relation to staff personal information. You will have a strong personal drive and be team-oriented in your working attitude. You will contribute to effective communication and a positive culture both within your team and across QPASTT.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare month end financial reporting including maintain general ledgers, journals, reconciliations, assets register with finance team
- Maintain grants accountability by managing project cost, preparing financial acquittals for funders and support finance team and program managers with financial tracking
- Support annual financial audit and other reporting audit as required
- Prepare statutory and tax compliance including BAS, FBT, ACNC




- Support and be part of the team to implement new payroll and ERP accounting system
- Review accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll with other team members
- Backfilling accounting functions for other team members when required
- Support finance team on continuous improvement in financial policies and system processes
- Support and work with finance team to prepare financial policies and forms as required
- Support and work with CFO to develop financial delegations and corresponding forms such as mileage, reimbursement etc.

About you

- Relevant degree qualified
- Outstanding attention to details and reconciliation skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in ERP and knowledge in MYOB
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Minimum 2-3 years experience working in similar role
- Experience working in not for profit sector highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve and prioritise tasks
- Ability to exercise a high degree of integrity and confidentiality

About us

QPASTT's vision is for refugee survivors of persecution to live lives liberated from the harms of torture, trauma and human rights injustice. We exist to nurture meaningful futures by assisting refugee survivors to heal, belong and thrive in our community. Our values are Kindness, Optimism, Perseverance, Fairness, and Honesty.

📌 Accountant – Part time (Woolloongabba)
🏢 QPASTT
📍 Woolloongabba