Financial Services Assistant
Location: 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Department: Financial Services
Professional Level: 4
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Level 4, $71,549 - $75,247 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 28 March 2025
The Opportunity
You will provide essential financial support and guidance to stakeholders. You will assist financial officers in various tasks, including travel bookings and arrangements, accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, credit card data processing and taxation administration. The role is required to liaise closely with members of the Financial Services team and staff across the University, student and non-staff travelers as well as external service providers on a range of financial issues, contribute to the financial training across the University and ensure processes and policies comply with legislative requirements.
For more information on Financial Services, please visit us online: Financial Services.
You will
- Book international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, car rental and transfers for our staff and students;
- Assist with the University’s operational financial functions to ensure the integrity of accounting outputs and efficient provision of accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card and travel functions;
- Coordinate University travel and undertake procurement activity on behalf of University organisational areas, including related procedures in compliance with University policy;
- Provide advice and guidance to clients on processes and systems to facilitate service delivery of finance and travel operations;
- Liaise closely with members of the Financial Services team and staff across the University on a range of financial and travel related issues.
About you
You’ll shine working within a dynamic environment, seamlessly balancing autonomy and collaboration. Your keen eye for detail, precision, and excellent time management, especially the ability to handle multiple deadlines, will set you apart. As a skilled communicator, you’ll excel at building relationships with clients and managing sensitive information confidentially.
You will possess:
- Completion of a diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in an account’s environment, including taxation requirements, and general ledger reconciliation;
- Computer literacy including sound experience using accounting software and the Microsoft Suite;
- Knowledge and experience with travel systems and the travel industry to support sourcing and processing of bookings for corporate travel.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 7202 Financial Services Assistant L4
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Your completed application must include:
- A resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more?
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Jean Ahn
Senior Operations Accountant
Telephone: 07 5459 4486
Email: jahn@usc.edu.au
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Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
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