Junior Accountant

Perfectly located on the banks of the river and a stones throw to the Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza is Brisbane’s finest 5 Star luxury Hotel and the flagship for Stamford Hotels & Resorts. Our unique location is second to none in the Brisbane market, with all 252-guest rooms featuring stunning river views. The Hotel houses eight magnificent function rooms used to hold an array of Corporate, Special Events & Weddings and additionally hosts a variety of busy food and beverage outlets. To find out more about us and to see what we have to offer please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb.

About the Role

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial records, with a primary focus on General Ledger integrity, Bank Reconciliations Management, General Cashier oversight, and the End-of-Month close process

Your key responsibilities:

• Maintain and review General Ledger accounts, analysing balances and investigating material variances

• Prepare and review journals for accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments

• Coordinate month-end and year-end financial close processes, including financial statement preparation and management reporting

• Analyse balance sheet accounts and Bank Reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and recommending appropriate adjustments

• Supervise cashiering activities including cash float management and reconciliation

• Assist with preparation of financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making and business planning

• Maintain and review internal control systems, accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information

• Assist with taxation and statutory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements

• Building and maintaining professional internal relationships

What you will bring to the role:

• •    Proficiency with Opera Cloud, SunSystems accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
  •    Understanding of bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry processes
  •    Familiarisation with cash handling practices, including oversight of General Cashier operations and petty cash reconciliation
  •    Exposure to end-of-month close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and preparation of financial schedules
  •    Development of analytical and organisational skills in a dynamic hotel finance environment
  •    Understanding of Australian accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory compliance relevant to the hospitality industry
  •    Practical insight into hotel finance operations, including cross-departmental financial coordination

What we offer:

As a team member with us you can expect to receive great staff benefits:

• The opportunity to work with industry professionals in an exciting Hotel environment
• Growth within the Company
• Food & beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the Hotels
• Complimentary Shift Meals
• Uniforms and Laundry

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum

Please note, that this is a full-time role and as such, requires full working rights.

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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