Accountant

Bankstown Sports Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal allowance

Free parking

Employee rewards and recognition

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bankstown Sports Club is seeking a proactive Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance across a diverse hospitality and entertainment group.

You will work closely with multiple departments, manage revenue recognition, reconciliations and reporting, and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an Accountant or similar Finance role
• CPA or CA qualification (or currently working towards completion) highly regarded
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue recognition for internal and external tenants including billing, reimbursements, and reconciliations
• Process and reconcile event invoicing, deposits and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and reconcile daily cash, EFTPOS and gaming transactions
• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash movements
• Process month-end accruals, adjustments and journal entries
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with preparation and review of financial reports and provide commentary
• Support debtor management and aged receivables processes
• Prepare BAS statements and support tax compliance
• Assist with audit preparation and overall financial compliance

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce

CPA/CA qualification (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Us

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.

Recent graduates and early-career accounting professionals are encouraged to apply.

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.