About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This role supports the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sound financial governance across multiple entities. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and collaborate with staff, students, agents, and senior management across the business.

This is a excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in accounting practices who is eager to build their reporting, analytical, and compliance skills in a agile, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections
Manage multi-entity transactions and report on financial risks
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reports with procedural standards
Update and create accounting policies relevant to the business
Prepare financial reports for CFO review and approval
Prepare statutory reports and statements for government bodies (ATO, ASIC, ASQA, NEAS) as required
Maintain internal control systems, including Xero, PRISMS, Axcelerate, and MESHED
Prepare end-of-month, quarter, and year accounts receivable reporting




Prepare tax lodgements for CFO review
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
Provide branch support and resolve financial and accounting queries
Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes as needed
Conduct financial investigations, audits, and reporting as required (e.g. mergers and acquisitions, compliance reviews, fraud investigations, refinancing)
Evaluate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including income and expense analysis
Provide financial and tax advice on business structure, plans, and operations
Assess project-level financial risk and cash flow impact

About You
Working knowledge of accounting practices and compliance requirements
Solid reporting and analytical skills
Experience with accounting/finance software (e.g. Xero) highly regarded
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise across a range of stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits
Salary packaging

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000

📌 Junior Accountant Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Macquarie Education Group Australia
📍 Australia