Role: Bookkeeper

Location: Murarrie, QLD (Turrbal & Yuggera Country)

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time. Starting mid September

At Goodstart, we're not just Australia's largest provider of early learning and care – we're a passionate community of 15,000 team members across more than 660 centres, dedicated to nurturing over 60,000 children every day. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, our mission is to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.

As part of our Centre Support Team, you'll be at the core of this mission, supporting our centre teams to create impactful, high-quality early learning experiences.

Are you passionate about finance and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our dynamic Finance Department. You'll be instrumental in delivering timely and accurate reconciliations with a focus on bank  and revenue-related accounts.

If you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to support the financial health of an impactful organisation, we want to hear from you!

Your Impact:

In this role, you will ensure the quality of our revenue processes by reconciling bank accounts accurately and promptly, performing weekly reviews, and reporting on debtor accounts between our ERP and source systems like SAP and XAP. You'll assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through month-end reconciliations, and support cash flow forecasting and budgeting. Collaborating with auditors and enhancing our financial management systems will also be key responsibilities.

Operationally, you will work with stakeholders, including our centre staff, to resolve finance-related issues, and provide training to ensure adherence to procedures. Effective communication with stakeholders, early identification of issues, and thorough reconciliations are crucial for maintaining financial leadership and sustainability. Cross training in other finance roles will also be provided to broaden your knowledge and capabilities.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (as agreed with line manager)
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
• Free annual flu shot(optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes

You’ll bring to the table:

• Tafe Qualification in Bookkeeping or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERPs
• Microsoft Excel – basic to intermediate excel skills – experience working with large data sets
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Organised, proactive, and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time