Position Title: Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant
Location: Catholic Chancery Office, Armidale
Position Objective
The position of Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant provides services within the Diocesan and Parish Support Team at the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, in the form of accounting, administration and bookkeeping support and consulting in various areas.
The Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant will work within a small but dynamic team engaging with a variety of stakeholders. The role will support the optimal functioning of the financial reporting and associated obligations for Parishes across the Diocese as well as the Diocese itself.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Diocesan Financial Administrator the Diocesan and Parish Support Accountant key responsibilities are:
* Assisting with the following:
* coding and reconciling of accounts
* BAS preparation
* interim financial reporting
* financial statement and budget preparation
* payroll preparation
* accounts payable and receivable functions
* motor vehicle fleet accounting
* Any other special projects as directed from time to time, particularly relating to financial analysis.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Preference for degree qualification in accounting
* Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Microsoft Excel (working knowledge of macros and pivot tables highly regarded)
* Experience with the Xero accounting program, working knowledge with other recognized programs
* Monthly accounts coding, bank reconciliation and BAS preparation experience (experience with NFP's highly regarded)
* Preference for someone with payroll processing experience
* Well-developed communication skills including careful consideration of email content, wording, grammar and how it is perceived
* Ability to assist on financial projects and be innovative in approach to process improvements
* Time and priority task management.
Attributes
* Ability to work collaboratively with high integrity and manage a variety of relationships
* Ability to accept and give feedback
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respectful and conscious of other team members
* Professional manner and presentation
* Ability to operate with confidentiality and discretion
* Conscientious with attention to detail
* Possessing a consultative approach and ability to adapt to different situations
* A client-focused approach
* A demonstrated commitment to understand, embrace and give witness to the mission of the Catholic Church.
This role can be tailored to suit:
* Recent graduates
* Junior accountants with experience in a few of the areas required
* Experienced accountants
* Both full-time and part-time working arrangements subject to mutual agreement.
Rewarding salary on offer for the right candidate.
How to apply
To apply, please provide your resume along with a cover letter detailing why you would be best suited to this role.
Applications close Friday 26th September 2025.
For more information or to request a position description please email David