Royal Agricultural Society of NSW – Olympic Park NSW
Be part of the team behind Australia's most iconic annual event – the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Play a key role in supporting the financial performance of Sydney Showground and the wider RAS business
Work closely with operational leaders to provide financial insights that support business decisions and drive performance improvements
Gain exposure to a diverse range of business activities including events, venue operations, agriculture and membership services
Flexible working environment with a strong commitment to work-life balance
Salary packaging options
Salary protection insurance
Novated lease options
Free onsite parking
Generous Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets and meals
Staff draws for Sydney Showground events
Subsidised superannuation life insurance premiums
Staff engagement events and wellbeing programs
Access to Sydney Olympic Park employee membership program
About the Role...Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, analysing financial performance and contributing to business success?
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the financial management and reporting of Sydney Showground and Venue Operations.
This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis to support informed decision-making across the business.
Working closely with cost centre managers and operational stakeholders, you will provide financial insights, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation.
You will be responsible for preparing monthly management reports, forecasts and budgets, analysing variances,



maintaining account reconciliations and supporting the year-end audit process.
You will also act as a trusted business partner to operational teams, helping managers understand financial performance and achieve their objectives.
A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to be involved in the financial operations of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, including managing concessionaire revenue processes, coordinating internal audits and supporting financial reporting for one of Australia's largest annual ticketed events.
Beyond day-to-day accounting responsibilities, you will contribute to process improvements, special projects and the ongoing development of finance systems, policies and procedures across the RAS.
About you...You are a proactive and commercially minded accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers and building strong relationships across a business.
You have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial support.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems and can confidently manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
Completed tertiary qualifications in Accounting
CPA, CA or equivalent qualification (or working towards completion)
Experience in a management accounting or similar accounting role
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and management reports




Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience reconciling accounts, preparing journals and month-end reporting
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation
Experience working with commercial accounting software
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Plains and/or Momentus
Experience within events, venue operations, hospitality or similar industries
Experience supporting operational managers through financial analysis and reporting
About us...The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has been an influential force in the direction and development of Australian agriculture through competitions, education and events since its foundation in ****.
The RAS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting agricultural development and rural communities in Australia.
The RAS manages the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and Sydney Showground, which hosts a huge range of events and professional sporting codes including AFL and Cricket.
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our commitment is to foster working environments that embrace everyone, ensuring fair and respectful treatment for all.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals of all gender identities, those in mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Your unique perspective and experience are valued here.
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📌 Management Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Royal Agricultural Society Of Nsw
📍 Sydney