Job Reference: 1693706

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team. In this role you’ll play a key part in supporting high-quality financial reporting, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering accurate and timely financial outcomes.

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant within our Corporate Finance team, you’ll provide comprehensive support across treasury, investment management, and financial reporting, including cash flow management, investment reporting, student fee revenue, budgeting, financial analysis and statutory reporting, while working collaboratively with a dynamic team of finance professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support day to day treasury, cash flow and investment management activities
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly investment reports and investment income estimates and budgets
• Support the budgeting, estimation and statutory reporting activities
• Assist in the preparation and analysis on student fee revenue
• Provide financial advice and detailed analysis as required.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and accounting journals
• Promote and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practice in financial processes 

SELECTION CRITERIA

You will bring:

• Demonstrated understating and experiences in the application of accounting principles, concepts and practices
• Working towards membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CA ANZ or CPA)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate accurate information clearly and professionally
• Demonstrated experience in treasury and investment portfolio management activities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting software systems (e.g., Finance One) and Microsoft Office suite of tools, such as Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.  

Desirable  

• Relevant experience in an aligned commercial organisation or the higher education sector.