Assistant Management Accountant | Higher Education | $95,000-$105,000 + Super | Permanent
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a leading higher education organisation on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their business partnering skills while gaining exposure to budgeting, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement within a complex and purpose-driven environment.
The Role
Working closely with a portfolio of faculties and business units, you will act as a trusted finance partner, supporting managers with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. A key focus of the role will be analysing salaries and wages, helping stakeholders understand workforce costs, headcount movements, vacancies, restructures, and other staffing changes that impact budgets.
This is a hands-on position where you'll own the budgeting process for your portfolio, provide meaningful financial insights, and partner with academic and professional stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with faculties and business units to provide financial support and advice
Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts
Analyse salaries and wages, including headcount movements, vacancies, new starters, departures, and organisational changes
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis




Work closely with stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and financial impacts
Prepare management reports and deliver actionable financial insights
Support continuous improvement across budgeting and reporting processes
About the Candidate
Experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partnering role
Full exposure to the budgeting process, even if managing a smaller portfolio
Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and workforce data
Confident communicator who enjoys partnering with a range of stakeholders
Proactive, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approach
Strong Excel skills and experience within higher education or another complex organisation will be highly regarded
What's on Offer
Permanent opportunity within a leading higher education institution
Salary of
$95,000-$105,000 + Super
Genuine exposure to business partnering, budgeting, and workforce analysis
Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across faculties and business units
Supportive team environment with excellent long-term career development
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with the business, analysing workforce costs, and wants to build a long-term career within the higher education sector.
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