financial accountant
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
Glenworth Valley Services P/L ABN: +5 002 58+ 362 T/A Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES | CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION | AGISTMENT | EVENTS
6+ Cooks Rd, Glenworth Valley NSW 2250 p: 02 4375 1222 e: adventures@glenworth.com.au www.glenworth.com.au
Thank you for enquiring about our Financial Accountant role at Glenworth Valley Wilderness Adventures (GVWA), Australia’s
largest horse riding and wilderness adventure centre. This is a flexible hybrid role with some work from home and office days
available that also allows for flexibility around days, hours and times of work. We are looking for either a full time, 40 hours per
week or part time 32 hours per week candidate.
About the business
GVWA is a diverse, multi-award winning business specialising in adventure tourism activities such as horse riding, kayaking, quad
biking, abseiling, laser skirmish and corporate team building activities. We also offer camping and horse agistment services as well as
corporate and wedding functions and deluxe eco accommodation to our range of experiences available on our 3000 acre wilderness
property. We have been a family run business for more than 50 years and employ a passionate team of 40 full time and
approximately 80-100 part time and casual staff.
Why do people love working at Glenworth Valley?
Employment at Glenworth Valley makes for a great lifestyle and ideal work environment due to the magnificent natural
scenery, the fun and enjoyable services we offer our customers and the amazing, friendly team of people you will be working
with. Glenworth Valley is located only 4 kilometres off the M1 Motorway, 15 minutes from Gosford. To familiarise yourself
with the nature of our businesses, please visit www.glenworth.com.au
Purpose of the Role
Carry out a broad range of high level financial accounting functions by methodically and meticulously managing and analysing
financial data to enable the business to maximise financial performance, meet our statutory compliance requirements, and
make data driven critical business decisions about our future strategic direction. This includes accounts payable and
receivable, reconciling, invoicing, management reporting, payroll, horse agistment accounts and a variety of other general
bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
Who we are looking for
Due to strong growth and diversification of our business activities, we are looking for an outstanding and experienced financial
Accountant with a thorough understanding of accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail
and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Ideally you will have minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
We are seeking a candidate with the skills, drive and potential to eventually transition into the role of Finance Manager.
All applicants must be non smoking and will be assessed using the answers provided in the GV application form and against the
list of key result areas in the position description.
Rates of pay
The successful applicant will be rewarded with an annual salary of $84,774 - $111,500 inc super, Pro Rata subject to the
candidates experience and qualifications.
Best of all you will be joining a high-quality, well-established business operating in a satisfying and rewarding role. All rates are
before tax and annual pay increases will be based upon the successful achievement of all the requirements of the position
description.
Hours of work
This is a full time 40 hour per week or Part time 32 hour per week to suit applicants availability. The typical hours of
employment are extremely flexible with a mix of work from home days available.
What to do next
Please fill out the application form enclosed and return it and your resume ASAP via email to employment@glenworth.com.au.
If your initial application is successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview. Once again, thank you for your enquiry.
Position Description
Title: Financial Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Hours: This is a full time 40 hour per week or Part time 32 hour per week to suit applicants availability. The
typical hours of employment are extremely flexible with a mix of work from home days available.
Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Last Updated: January 2025
Award: Awardless
GLENWORTH VALLEY WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
Our Mission To provide exceptional experiences sustainably by connecting people through our spectacular
wilderness
Our Vision To be Australia's leading provider of outstanding wilderness experiences.
Purpose of the role This role focuses on enhancing Glenworth Valley’s online presence through organic social media
management, content creation, and digital insights, whilst supporting SEO, SEM and eDM
activities. The Marketing Coordinator will be instrumental in creating engaging content,
maintaining our online voice, increasing awareness and website visitation, and providing insights
to drive customer engagement.
Key Result Areas
Accounts payable and • Ensure correct coding and data entry of Creditor’s invoices.
Receivable • Administration of creditors accounts, inputting creditor’s invoices, reconciliation of creditor’s
invoices against statements, preparation and payment of monthly and 7 day creditors
accounts
Administration of Debtors accounts including allocation of payments Invoicing events,
weddings, tour companies etc
Liaising with Agistment Manager in regard to updating agistment account changes and
account enquiries.
Keeping accounts receivable within agreed trading terms
Reconciling of event bookings and payments
Conducting daily banking activities
Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements and loan accounts
Financial and management • Preparation of all statutory accounting requirements including but not limited to annual tax
Accounting returns, quarterly BAS compliance and monthly PAYG for the Glenworth group companies.
• Assist in develop systems and processes that streamline, manage, and address the strategic
financial management needs of the business
Liaising with our external tax consultants for specialist advice and to assist them with the
preparation of our annual tax returns
Financial management of the balance sheet, general ledger and bank loans to a high
standard
Preparation of high-quality finance reports, budgets, cash flow projections etc in a timely
manner to enable the business to make proactive critical management decisions that
maximise financial performance and long-term success of the business
Assist senior management to review potential business expansion opportunities.
Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting ie P&L, cash flow and departmental finance reports,
KPI’s
Advising on strategic long term business and financial planning issues and needs of the
business
Continuous improvement of all financial management procedures
Payroll • Setting up and maintenance of employee files
Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and in accordance with
employment contracts, awards, and the Fair Work Act.
Reconciling and payment of payroll liabilities including payroll tax and superannuation.
Collecting and calculating data to maintain and update payroll information
Conducting internal audits as to wage reviews
Compiling and reporting summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable
wages
Resolving payroll discrepancies
Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures
Reconciling instructor invoices against booking system customer manifests
Administrative support • Attend to all correspondence in a prompt and courteous manner
• Financial record maintenance and data entry
Petty Cash Journal entry
Third party reporting
Oversee monthly stock taking and POS support
System and process management
Position Qualities, Skills and General Requirements
Key Behaviours Attention to Detail- Ensures accuracy in financial records, reconciliations, and reporting to
prevent errors and maintain compliance.
Communication Skills – Takes the initiative to collaborate and communicate accurate, up to date
instructions and information to team members. Expresses thoughts clearly both verbally and in
writing. Listens and understands others.
Time Management and Prioritization- Effectively balances competing deadlines, manages
workloads, and ensures timely delivery of financial reports and tasks.
Technical Proficiency – Demonstrates the appropriate level of proficiency in the principles and
practices of one’s field
Initiative – Actively seeks opportunities to add value and make a contribution rather than
passively accepting situations.
Essential Qualities and Skills • Exceptional attention to detail
Highly productive, organised and ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining
exceptional attention to detail
At least 5 years previous relevant experience in a similar role.
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
Competent with PCs, particularly in an accounting software package such as MYOB or
QuickBooks, Excel, Word & Outlook
Advanced level of communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to providing
exceptional customer service.
Excellent problem-solving ability and initiative
Someone who is happy, enthusiastic and enjoys working with a friendly team of people in a
fun environment and who can also work autonomously
Desirable qualities and skills • Experience using online reservation/booking systems
Knowledge and understanding of the tourism, travel, hospitality, or similar industries
Proficient with MYOB
Skills, drive and potential to eventually transition into the role of Finance Manager
General Requirements • Must be available to work full time and during school holidays
Own transport
Work as directed
Glenworth Valley is a non-smoking work environment
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Offer ID: #1118840,
Published: 3 weeks ago,
Company registered: 4 months ago
