Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2–3 months, with potential to extend or convert to permanent)

Remuneration: $113,000–$130,000 base + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Location: Sydney, NSW

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant – Children’s Services / Finance Business Partner to join 3Bridges during an important period of finance transformation and transition.

This is a hands‑on interim role suited to someone with Children’s Services, childcare, OOSH or education‑sector finance experience who can quickly step into the role and operate with minimal handover.

Working closely with Children’s Services leadership and operational teams across our 16 before and after school care services, you will take ownership of key financial processes including OWNA revenue and billing, CCS and Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS), month‑end accounting, reconciliations, debtor management and financial analysis.

Given the short‑term and immediate nature of this role, we are particularly interested in candidates with hands‑on experience using OWNA or a comparable childcare management system, together with Business Central (D365) or similar ERP experience.

At 3Bridges, your expertise will be valued and your work will directly contribute to supporting the financial sustainability of services that make a difference in our community.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee key Children's Services revenue and billing processes, including OWNA, CCS payments and Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS).
- Lead any questions from parents or centres on billing disputes or errors, to ensure quick turnaround and resolution of issues.
- Monitor financial performance, revenue, costs, margins and debtor performance, identifying risks, variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and/or review month‑end accounting processes, journals, accruals, prepayments, expenses.




- Review financial transactions and investigate variances, unusual transactions and emerging financial issues.
- Work collaboratively with AR, AP, Payroll and the wider Finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain finance procedures and documentation and support effective knowledge transfer throughout the transition.

About You

- 3–5 years’ experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner or similar.
- Experience within Children’s Services, childcare, OOSH or education, with an understanding of the financial and operational environment.
- Hands‑on experience with OWNA or a comparable childcare management platform.
- Experience with CCS/ISS, childcare revenue and billing, or a closely related funding workplace.
- Experience using Business Central (D365) or a comparable ERP, with the ability to become productive quickly.
- Strong understanding of month‑end accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong revenue and debtor/AR management experience.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and hit the ground running with minimal handover.

About 3Bridges

3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence‑based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.

3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable people. We expect all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and safeguarding throughout the recruitment process. All appointments are subject to child‑safe recruitment practices, including reference checks, Working with Children Checks (WWCC), National Police Checks, and other reasonable screening requirements.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Management Accountant / Children's Services Business Partner / OWNA & CCS (Sydney)
🏢 3Bridges
📍 Sydney