Financial Accountant - Group Accounting & Tax

Finance and Business Services

UQ Finance is responsible for enabling the achievement of the University's strategic ambitions by securing UQ's financial future through expert advice, systems and support. In delivering on this, the Finance function values professionalism and accountability. Our approach is to treat everyone with respect and to work collaboratively to deliver excellent service.

The key specialist service areas of Finance are:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Financial Operations including Accounts Payable, Collections and Receivables, and Client Support Services
• Professional Services teams - Advisory and Transactional Services

Finance at UQ operates within a devolved environment with Finance staff located in Professional Services teams in Faculties, Research Institutes and Central Divisions supported by Finance specialist service teams. The position is part of the Corporate Finance team for Finance.

The role

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills from a commercial and strategic perspective. Key responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of University's consolidated statutory financial statements and management accounts; maintaining the accounting records for smaller UQ group entities; providing indirect tax advice to University staff; preparing the monthly BAS statement and assisting with FBT, GST and PRT compliance.

The person

Applicants should possess considerable experience in a tax, financial accounting or audit role within a large or complex environment; knowledge of indirect tax legislation and Australian Accounting Standards; demonstrated experience with data manipulation using Excel would be a strong advantage; an innovative outlook and ability to think laterally; pronounced client service orientation with an outcomes focus; enhanced analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at HEW Level 8. The remuneration package will be in the range $96,466 to $108,318 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $105,630 to $118,608 p.a.).

Employees can take advantage of UQ's Sport Facilities and Fitness Passport , salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, and many other benefits.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus , renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Here at UQ we value diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information and points of contact if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact John Leyland on +61 7 334 63424 or j.leyland@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Selection Criteria

For information on completing the application process click here .

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted on this position.