Job No: STAM2025301412
Location: Brisbane
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026 AEST
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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