Accountant

BSC Bankstown Sports Club; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Free parking

Discounted car washes

Rewards program

Leadership development

Job summary

BSC Bankstown Sports Club is seeking a proactive Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney's Canterbury‑Bankstown region. You will support financial reporting, month‑end processes and ensure accurate, compliant records across multiple venues.

You will manage revenue recognition, reconcile cash and gaming transactions, prepare BAS and assist with audit readiness while driving process improvements across the group.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce.
• CPA/CA qualification highly regarded.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in an Accountant or similar role.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Strong reconciliation experience and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing revenue recognition processes for tenants, including billing and reconciliations.
• Processing and reconciling event invoicing, deposits and balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing and reconciling daily cash, EFTPOS and gaming transactions.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations and monitoring cash movements.
• Processing month-end accruals, adjustments and journal entries.
• Maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reports.
• Assisting with financial reports and providing commentary.
• Supporting debtor management and aged receivables processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Time management

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce

CPA orCA qualification (or pursuing)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bankstown Sports is one of Sydney's largest and most successful club groups, operating a vibrant multi-venue hospitality, entertainment and leisure precinct at our flagship Bankstown site, alongside six external venues and the Flinders Centre commercial office tower.

Welcoming millions of visitors each year, our portfolio includes restaurants, bars, gaming, events, entertainment, fitness and community spaces. Behind our success is a high-performing Finance Team that plays a critical role in supporting sound financial management, compliance and informed business decision-making across the Group.

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our close-knit Finance team and contribute to the ongoing success of one of Australia's leading hospitality and entertainment organisations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accountant will play an important role in supporting the Group's financial reporting and month-end processes while ensuring accurate financial records, compliance and reporting standards are maintained.

This position offers exposure to a diverse and complex business environment, where no two days are the same. You will work collaboratively across multiple departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing revenue recognition processes for both internal and external tenants, including billing, reimbursements, payment receipts and account reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling event invoicing, deposits and associated balance sheet accounts
• Preparing and reconciling daily cash, EFTPOS and gaming transactions
• Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring daily cash movements
• Processing month-end accruals, adjustments and journal entries
• Preparing and maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation and review of financial reports and providing commentary where required
• Monitoring and allocating customer receipts across various revenue streams
• Supporting debtor management and aged receivables processes
• Preparing BAS statements and supporting tax compliance requirements
• Processing merchant receipts and refunds
• Assisting with audit preparation and overall financial compliance activities
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and month-end reporting efficiencies
• Providing support across the Finance Team on various projects and ad hoc tasks

About You

You are a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. You have excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion) highly regarded
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an Accountant or similar Finance role
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and relevant accounting standards
• Strong reconciliation experience and high-level numerical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting activities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Gain exposure to a diverse multi-entity business environment
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Generous daily staff meal allowance across our venues
• Free secure parking plus discounted car washes
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• Supportive leadership team focused on professional growth

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an enthusiastic accounting professional looking to further develop your career within a successful and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.