Accounts Officer

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. 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 position provides bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and other general financial assistance to a group of parks within the wider G’day portfolio. This role will work collaboratively with 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 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:

• Educating and ensuring completion of end-of-day financial procedures: 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.
• 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 and captured in source systems is completely and accurately recorded in the general ledger systems. It may include preparing or reviewing journal entries for various financial transactions.
• Assisting parks with invoicing, receipting and debtor management processes.
• Assisting park staff with ad hoc 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

• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to managing workload and tasks are essential for success in this role.
• 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.
• A strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles is essential.
• Accounts Receivable experience is advantageous
• 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, experience with SAP Business One is a plus.

Overall, the Accounts Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes and must possess a combination of bookkeeping and accounts knowledge, technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders within the organization. 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 / BeWell 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.