Looking for a genuine part-time accounting role where you can take ownership, work independently and still have flexibility in your week?

Our client is a well-established education provider operating two closely connected brands across campus-based and online learning.

They are looking for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in a permanent three-day-per-week position at their North Sydney campus.

This is more than a transactional accounting role. You’ll manage everything from payroll and reconciliations through to month-end reporting, BAS and regulatory obligations, while working directly with an experienced and supportive General Manager.

The preferred working days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, although there may be some flexibility for the right person.

What you’ll be doing

Managing the day-to-day finances across two related education businesses

Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable

Processing fortnightly payroll for permanent and casual employees

Managing superannuation, payroll tax and workers’ compensation requirements

Completing bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations

Preparing monthly income calculations and journals

Producing monthly P&L;, Balance Sheet, cash flow and budget variance reports

Preparing and lodging BAS

Following up declined payments and outstanding debtors

Assisting with annual budgets and forecasting

Supporting year-end processes, audits and external accountants

Maintaining accurate employee and financial records

Managing VET Student Loan administration, reporting and compliance

The business uses Xero extensively,



together with Excel and its external student management system.

About you This role will suit an Accountant who enjoys being across the detail, working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

You will ideally have:

An accounting qualification

At least three years of relevant accounting experience

Strong practical experience across payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end

Experience preparing journals and monthly management reports

Confidence preparing P&L; and Balance Sheet reports

Good working knowledge of Xero

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Experience preparing BAS

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Sound judgement, initiative and excellent attention to detail

The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Experience with VET Student Loans, TCSI, RTO Manager or Smart and Skilled reporting would be highly regarded but is not essential. Training can be provided to someone with strong accounting fundamentals.

You don’t need to tick every box to be considered. If you’re a capable Accountant with strong practical experience across Excel, payroll, AP, AR and month-end reporting, we’d like to hear from you.

Why consider this chance?

Permanent part-time position working three days per week

Some flexibility around working days for the right person

Convenient North Sydney location close to Metro, train and bus services

Take genuine ownership of the finance function

Work directly with an experienced and supportive General Manager

Join an established, professional and creative education environment

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📌 Part-Time Accountant (North Sydney)
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