About the company

Australian Sovereign College (AuSC) is a private Registered Training Provider (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions &

• Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) offering courses in the areas of Human Welfare Studies &

• Services, Food &

• Hospitality, Business &

• Management, ELICOS, Building Trades, Automotive Engineering &

• Technology, Information Technology and Civil Engineering. AuSC provides comfortable facilities for students, industry current trainers and assessors along with modern equipment and resources.

About the role

Having enjoyed solid growth to date, a qualified Accountant is now sought to join our friendly team to manage the company’s accounting function including financial reporting, taxation, auditing, budgeting, cost management, planning and advising on statutory compliance and performance requirements. Key tasks include:

- Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial statements & reports for presentation to management;

- Analysing, investigating and reporting on variances between actual and budget/forecast performance of the business;

- Formulating and implementing budgetary and accounting policies including standardising and documenting financial workflows and processes;

- Managing cashflow including examining operating costs, income & expenditure for an up-to-date view of company finances in real time;

- Maintaining internal controls through improved record keeping practices for accurate financial reporting, and providing assurance to management on the accuracy of information in financial reports and compliance with statutory requirements;

- Conducting audits, analysing data and advising management on financial and taxation related matters on business operations and new projects;

- Employing strict financial practices by implementing and maintaining tight financial controls;

- Preparing month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reports for management and statutory bodies;

- Managing the company’s tax compliance including Business Activity Statements (BAS), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)



& Good & Services Tax (GST);

- Maintaining the company’s computer-based accounting system and organising upgrades where necessary;

- Ad hoc reporting & analysis where required.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, financial statements and management reports.

- Analyse and report on variances between actual financial performance and budgets or forecasts.

- Develop and implement accounting policies, budgetary procedures and standardised financial workflows.

- Manage cash flow, monitor operating costs, and analyse income and expenditure.

- Maintain internal financial controls, accurate records and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

- Conduct financial audits, analyse financial data and advise management on taxation, business operations and new projects.

- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and accounting practices.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and regulatory authorities.

- Manage taxation compliance, including Business Activity Statements (BAS), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

- Maintain and manage the company’s accounting software and coordinate system upgrades when required.

- Undertake ad hoc financial reporting, analysis and other accounting duties as required.

Skill & Experience
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, taxation legislation and financial reporting requirements.

- Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts and management reports.

- Sound understanding of GST, BAS, FBT and other Australian taxation obligations.

- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or similar platforms.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

- Solid analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

📌 Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Sovereign College
📍 Sydney