Accountant

Who are we? Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. With passenger numbers returning to normal levels and terminal upgrades underway, there has never been a better time to join QAL. What you’ll contribute to; An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team in a full-time role with a 38-hour working week. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Accountant; the successful applicant will join a team of dedicated finance professionals and play an integral role in the preparation and maintenance of accounts for the QAL Group which involves a range of day-to-day duties supporting this function, including preparation of monthly management reports, preparation & lodgment of business activity statements and PAYG instalments. Selena, Financial Reporting Accountant, and a wonderful and valued member of our Finance team, shares her experience working at QAL: Flexibility that I receive at QAL has been a major asset for me and I think it is definitely something the whole Finance team values. I enjoy the new skills I have learnt and continue to learn since joining QAL. It is challenging with lots of interaction with different parts of the business and I have now achieved a great insight into the commercial world and aviation industry. I do like the mix of people we have here, and I personally value the teamwork as team-work is really important. We work with very nice people in my team with different background and skills and each of them provide opportunities to learn from. I make a difference by bringing my skills and contributions to the team so that we work together to improve service. How will you make an impact? We are looking for an energetic and committed individual with attention to detail. The Accountant’s key responsibilities, include, but are not limited to: Preparation of bank reconciliations on a timely basis Month end activities include; amortisation, accruals (income and operating expenses), prepayments, recharges, coding reclasses across QAL Group Prepare and lodge monthly BAS Complete balance sheet reconciliations Management and coding of expense reports and credit cards Assist with the annual external audit process Assist with month end account preparation and management reporting Adhoc assistance to the broader finance team as required including transactional activities Support Financial Reporting Accountant with ad hoc reporting and projects Review and ownership of purchase order operating expenses Leader of Finance Intern program Skills, Experience and knowledge to perform the role Relevant Graduate or Post Graduate qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance. Minimum 2 years’ Accounting experience in a similar role. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) such as TechnologyOne is preferred. Studying towards CPA or CA qualification highly regarded. What do we offer you? This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. A remuneration and benefits package is available commensurate with the experience of the candidate. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it Living Well. If you are interested in this role and would like to explore in more detail the key responsibilities, please obtain the role description at: https://www.qldairports.com.au/careers/home QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. The successful applicant will also be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you - please apply today via SEEK. To view the Position Description and other helpful information, please visit the Queensland Airports Limited online careers portal.