Description:
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we're growing - with 76 purpose-built Centres across Australia and more on the way. We're dedicated to creating premium environments where children, families and our Team Members thrive, with our Commitment to Child Safety at the forefront of everything we do.
Behind every Centre is a Support Office team that keeps a national network running. Our Finance Team of 12 - including dedicated payroll and accounts payable functions - sits at the centre of that, and we're now looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join them.
This is a rare opportunity to step into an established role with strong leadership. You will be working closely with our Financial Controller, CFO and broader accounting team, playing a key part in the next chapter of Green Leaves' national growth.
Your Impact
You will be responsible for playing a key role in the management of the well-established accounting function, including:
Own a state-based portfolio of Centres end to end - full detailed Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and general ledger reconciliations, including preparation of all month-end journals.
Contribute to the consolidated monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
Support the audit of the Group's year-end Financial Statements.
Support the Group's compliance obligations, including GST, Income Tax and ABS surveys.
Manage all insurance related matters including new policies, renewals and claims.
Support the accounts payable team, by providing guidance on queries and reviewing fortnightly payments.
Deliver weekly KPI reporting that Operations and Senior Leadership rely on to make decisions.
Partner with Centre Managers, Operations and Support Office teams on financial queries, translating the numbers into something genuinely useful to a non-finance audience.
Drive continuous improvement of our internal controls and processes as the network scales.
Take on special projects as our growth creates them.
The Green Leaves Difference
We believe great people deserve to feel valued, supported and inspired every day. When you join Green Leaves, you'll enjoy:
Being part of a high-performing ECEC provider built on years of sector knowledge, innovation, and success.
A progressive and forward-thinking organisation that is growing and committed to excellence.
Exposure to both the operational and finance sides of a national business.
A respectful and supportive culture where you're recognised as a valued contributor.
Professional development opportunities, with ongoing learning and support to help you grow.
The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative Support Office, Operations and Senior Leadership Team.
Access to our comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, including our Annual Wellness Week.
Childcare discount and access to exclusive lifestyle, retail and wellness discounts and programs.
A competitive salary package based on your skills and experience, with weekly pays.
Whether you're making your move or finding your place, discover the Green Leaves difference and apply today.
Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and respectful environments for children, families, and Team Members. Child safety and wellbeing are at the heart of our organisation, and all team members share responsibility for upholding our commitment to safeguarding children.
Please note: This role is based at our national Support Office in Murarrie, Brisbane.
Skills and Experiences:
What You'll Bring
You'll be someone who takes real pride in getting the detail right, and who's just as comfortable explaining the result or solving an issue before it becomes a problem.
You'll bring:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, and CA/CPA qualification.
5+ years' experience across financial accounting and reporting, ideally including multi-site or multi-entity environments.
Strong month-end and reconciliation discipline, with proven exposure to statutory reporting.
Exceptional attention to detail, without losing sight of deadlines and the bigger picture.
Confidence working autonomously and managing competing priorities across a portfolio.
Strong systems capability and an instinct for improving a process rather than simply repeating it.
The ability to build credible relationships at every level of the business.
A collaborative, motivated approach and a genuine interest in developing as the Group grows.
