October 22, 2024

G'day Group

OTHER & FULL TIME

Accounts Officer

Be part of the growth of a South Australian success story
Full time, permanent position, based in Adelaide CBD
Fun, energetic and open culture with great discounts for you and your family

About Us
G’day Group is more than just accommodation – we create unforgettable memories.
As Australia’s largest park network, we encompass Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, and the G’day Rewards loyalty program, employing over 2,200 people across more than 300 holiday parks nationwide, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and resorts.
From the rugged luxury of El Questro Homestead in Western Australia’s Kimberley region to the pristine beaches of Rottnest Island and unique wildlife experiences at Undara in Outback Queensland, our diverse portfolio caters to every style of traveler. Whether you’re catching waves along the coast, forging campfire friendships, or chasing waterfalls in the Kimberley, we provide authentic Australian experiences.
We are committed to reshaping the tourism industry with cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

About the Role
This role provides financial support to a group of parks within the wider G’day portfolio with a key focus on undertaking bank and other balance sheet reconciliations in addition to financial support. You will work collaboratively with the broader Accounts Officer team, stakeholders both in the Adelaide Office and remotely with designated parks based across Australia. As the business continues to grow, the successful applicant will ensure that reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will support the finance team in ensuring standardised processes are rolled out across new acquisitions and that technology is leveraged to ensure processes are efficient and repeatable.
Responsibilities of the role include:

Bank and other balance sheet reconciliations: The Accounts Officer is responsible for reconciling bank statements for multiple parks and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Completeness of revenue: Ensuring revenue generated at each site is captured in the source systems and is accurately recorded in the accounting general ledger system. It may include preparing or reviewing journal entries for various financial transactions.
Educating and ensuring completion of end-of-day financial procedures by parks: This involves providing guidance and training to ensure that end-of-day financial procedures are completed accurately and in a timely manner at each site.
Assisting parks with invoicing, receipting and debtor management processes where needed.
Assisting park staff with ad hoc financial queries: Providing support to park staff by addressing their financial-related questions and concerns as they arise.
Assisting with customer queries that are financial in nature

Skills & Experience

A strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles is essential.
The candidate should be proactive in identifying and solving accounting issues, and approachable and helpful in responding to park queries
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing workload and tasks are essential for success in this role.
Experience using Portfolio Management Systems (PMS): Familiarity with Portfolio Management Systems such as RMS or Newbook is desirable.
The candidate should be proficient in using accounting software

Overall, the Accounts Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial information and processes and must possess accounting knowledge, technical skills, a “go getter” attitude and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders within the organisation. If you are passionate, adventurous, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.
Benefits

Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / Be Well Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement
The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.

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