Assistant Accountant, Financial Services

at  Western Sydney University

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Hawkesbury Campus
• $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• WFH Options | Flex Leave | Professional Development Opportunities
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
• $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!
• Unlock your potential with WSU: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, 35-hour work week, development opportunities and more!

ABOUT WESTERN

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It’s the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

The Finance Office is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Services team to maintain the integrity of the University’s General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers. This involves reconciliation of the various control and suspense accounts, timely completion of month end accounting processes and the preparation of the annual accounts for the University and its controlled entities. The Assistant Accountant will also provide support to the University taxation and insurance functions to assist with the preparation of the BAS and FBT returns.
This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Hawkesbury Campus. Please refer to the Position Description for further information.