* Flexible location | Hybrid work arrangements
* Full-time and Continuing
* HEW 8 $118,801 - $136, % Superannuation
About the role
The Management Accountant is responsible for the delivery of the annual budget and forecast submissions, staff management plans, monthly reporting, reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of variances, completion of financial reports and advice on forecast and budget management.
As a Management Accountant, you will:
* Actively participate and contribute to successful delivery of tailored finance business services including analysis, reporting and advice. Embrace and uphold the customer engagement model ensuring excellent customer service and close engagement to deliver high quality financial support and services.
* Act as a coach and work with team members to produce high-quality financial reporting and support to stakeholders
* Undertake financial planning and analysis for the designated area, primarily the development of the annual budget and forecasts along with the completion of required financial statements, tables and supporting summaries for review by stakeholders and presentation to senior leaders.
* Monitor, interpret and report on financial performance within the areas of responsibilities (including monthly reports, staff management plan, identifying and analysing variances as well as the provision of recommendations to improve financial performance) for review and consideration by stakeholders.
* Provide a quality client service to identified areas through ensuring that all financial transactions are administered accurately, promptly and fully reconciled.
* Utilise available finance expertise from within the specialised finance service offerings of the division to deliver sound, pragmatic and executable financial and commercial recommendations and solutions.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of improved financial reporting and procedures, including the identification and utilisation of appropriate and high quality financial and non-financial data to complete routine and ad hoc external and internal reporting and information requests.
* Facilitate awareness and ensure the implementation of relevant University financial policies, procedures and guidelines within areas of responsibility in the Faculty/Portfolio.
* Provide systems training and financial support and advice to academic and administrative staff in relation to financial policies, procedures and compliance.
To be successful, you'll have:
* Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
* Extensive experience and management expertise; or
* An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Certified Practising Accountant / Chartered Accountant.
* Experience at a senior administrative level in financial administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
* Experience in the preparation and monitoring of complex budgets and performance reports.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Laura Harman (Associate Director, Research Finance) via email at
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Management Accountant HEW 8.pdf
Applications for this position close on 8th Feb 2026.