Assistant Management Accountant | Higher Education | $95,000-$105,000 + Super | PermanentThe OpportunityAn 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 RoleWorking 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 ResponsibilitiesPartner with faculties and business units to provide financial support and advicePrepare and manage annual budgets and forecastsAnalyse salaries and wages, including headcount movements, vacancies, new starters, departures,



and organisational changesMonitor budget performance and provide variance analysisWork closely with stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and financial impactsPrepare management reports and deliver actionable financial insightsSupport continuous improvement across budgeting and reporting processesAbout the CandidateExperience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partnering roleFull exposure to the budgeting process, even if managing a smaller portfolioStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and workforce dataConfident communicator who enjoys partnering with a range of stakeholdersProactive, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approachStrong Excel skills and experience within higher education or another complex organisation will be highly regardedWhat's on OfferPermanent opportunity within a leading higher education institutionSalary of $95,000-$105,000 + SuperGenuine exposure to business partnering, budgeting, and workforce analysisOpportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across faculties and business unitsSupportive team workplace with excellent long-term career developmentThis 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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📌 Assistant Management Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 Sydney