Overview
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available. Based at our Bentley Campus. Reference Number: 1498172
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality financial reporting, build strong partnering relationships and enjoy working within key financial deadlines. As an Assistant Accountant within our Finance Planning and Performance team, you'll provide comprehensive support to the Finance Business Partner, School and Faculty Business Managers, working alongside a dynamic group of professionals while assisting with the ongoing development, compilation and presentation of the University's financial management reports. This G06 continuing, full time role attracts a remuneration of $96,323 - $102,186 + 17% superannuation and other generous entitlements.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the Finance Business Partner, School and Faculty Business Managers
* Prepare, review, and analyse financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
* Provide expert accounting advice across the University, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal policies
* Work with internal stakeholders to foster relationships
* Prepare and review reconciliations and accounting journals
* Promote and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practice in financial processes
* Relevant experience in an aligned commercial organisation or the higher education sector
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated understanding and experience in the application of accounting principles, concepts and practices
* Working toward membership of CA ANZ or CPA
* Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate accurate information clearly and professionally
* Demonstrated ability in customer service delivery working with multiple stakeholders, with the ability to work 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
Role Requirements
* Permanent work rights in Australia
* Subject to National Police Clearance and background, integrity, and reference checks
* Working toward full membership to CA ANZ or CPA
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
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