Brisbane Youth Service

Since 1977, Brisbane Youth Service [BYS] has worked to create new futures for vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness aged 12-25 years and their children.

Please visit our website for more information about working with BYS: brisyouth.org.

Accounts Payable Officer

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for undertaking a wide range of financial processes including assisting with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and assisting with end of month procedures.

Employment Type & Hours:

Full-time - 76 hours per fortnight. Immediate start available

Conditions & Benefits

• Social, Community, Home Care & Disabilities Services [SCHADS] Award 2010. SACS pay level 4.1 $82,038.48 + superannuation + excellent not-for-profit salary packaging benefits which increases your take home pay
• Flexible work arrangements available
• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• 3 days gratuity leave between Christmas and New Year public holidays
• Great team culture – incl. national Voice Project's 2022 Best Workplace Winner!

Responsibilities

• Full accounts payable processes across multiple cost centres
• Processing high volume credit card transactions including liaising with card holders
• Importing data into accounting system
• Reconciliation of credit cards and bank accounts
• Accurately record GST on transactions
• Assist with month end procedures where required
• Liaise with external supervisors as required
• Undertake any other tasks as required
• Opportunity to support with processing payroll and associated administration, including salary sacrifice packaging

Education, Qualifications, Requirements [Mandatory]

• 2-years bookkeeping experience or Bachelor qualification in Business or Commerce majoring in Accounting
• Current Queensland driver’s license
• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card] / willingness to obtain a Blue Card prior to commencement
• National Police Check Clearance
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases prior to commencement: Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; and COVID-19/willingness to obtain vaccinations as required.
• Three relevant references

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2-years experience in:
  • Accounts Payable, including processing bills and payment runs
  • Processing credit card transactions
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Reconciling bank accounts and credit cards
  • Classifying transactions to chart of accounts and cost centres
• Month end support, where required
• Experience in accounting systems, Xero preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Payroll experience an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Self-reflective and critical thinking with sound analytical skills
• Personal drive and integrity
• Consultative and collaborative working attitude
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

People, Culture, Safety

• Contribute to a culture of respect, optimism, accountability, and resilience in line with BYS organisation’s values
• Participate in staff meetings
• Participate as a collaborative and supportive team member, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team.
• Undertake and participate in staff training and development activities as required

Administration

• Administration tasks relating to finance team
• Submission of timesheets and leave requests (where required)
• Ensure finance functions are conducted in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Any other tasks as required

Selection Criteria:

In addition to submitting a resume or CV, applicants must address the selection criteria below in their cover letter to be considered for shortlisting.

• Understanding of and commitment to BYS vision and values
• Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping procedures with multiple cost centres with experience in accounts payable, credit card reconciliation, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated experience in using accounting software and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
• Positive, can-do attitude who works well in a team environment with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-financial managers
• Sound organisational skills including practical examples that you used, with the ability to plan, prioritise, problem solve and meet deadlines

Don’t meet all the Criteria?

At BYS, we actively promote diversity and inclusion and provide a supportive team environment for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or marital status.

Research shows that women and people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position until they meet 100% of the criteria. So, if you don’t have all the qualifications or experience required for the role, please consider applying for a position with us anyway. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the young people that we support.

• 30% of the young people we support are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Almost 1 in 4 identify as LGBTIQAP+
• 11% are culturally and linguistically diverse

We will interview as applications come in with the aim to recruit as soon as possible.

Please visit our website for more information about working with BYS: brisyouth.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!