Managing Accountant

Job description

Managing Accountant - Education Industry - $530pd

• Stable, well-established organisation with a values driven environment
• Proven progression pathways
• Flexible working arrangements

About the company

A leading Sydney-based public university known for its strong industry engagement and practical, future-focused approach. The organisation is recognised for academic excellence, innovation, and a collaborative culture that supports strategic growth and operational integrity.

Role summary

An opportunity to join a well-established, high-performing professional services organisation in a key finance position. Reporting to a commercially focused leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, delivering meaningful reporting, and partnering with stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and business performance.

This role suits a technically strong, commercially minded accountant who enjoys both ownership and influence.

About the role

• Lead the end-to-end month-end process, including preparation of financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare timely and insightful management reports for senior stakeholder

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including detailed variance analysis

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and performance analysis

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency

• Assist with audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements

Skills & experience

• CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)

• Proven capability in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset

How to apply

Click APPLY or contact Connor Edwards on [email protected] for a confidential discussion

www.charterhouse.com.au