Accountant | Permanent | CBD | Education Sector | 5 days in office

Your new company
You'll be working in the CBD, close to buses and trains, and with cafés on your doorstep. You'll be joining a well-established Education sector business, with a for-purpose outlook. The finance team don't recruit very often, and staff retention is excellent.
Your recent role
You will have responsibility for end-to-end accounting for one of the operating units, and you will have a deep involvement with the wider Finance team. Your main duties will cover the following accounting tasks: - Supervising contractual invoicing
Oversight and input into the trial balance
Monthly, quarterly, and annual management and financial reporting
Variance analysis and forecasting
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Assisting business units with budget preparation
Working with business managers to deliver operational reporting
Regular reforecasting
Routine month end activities
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll need to be CPA, CA, or CIMA qualified with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role. Other requirements include:
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills




Natural curiosity to investigate variances and understand root causes
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Must be a Permanent Resident or Citizen
Must be able to pass a Police Check
What you'll get in return
Your recent team are friendly, welcoming and supportive, with a mixture of backgrounds, experience and personalities. You'll have the mentorship of an excellent manager who is approachable and down-to-earth. Other benefits of joining this organisation are:
$100-105k + super, NFP packaging
Extra holidays at Christmas
Modern offices in the heart of the CBD
Please note that this role is 5 days in the office, but flexibility in start/finish times can be offered
What you need to do now
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