Assistant Accountant

Venues NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across partners

Wellness program

Access to events

Job summary

Venues NSW is a commercially focused agency of the NSW Government, managing iconic venues such as the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium. We seek an Assistant Accountant to support financial and management accounting, budgeting and reporting across our NSW network.

You will be based at our head office in Moore Park and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial services and compliance.

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary accounting qualification is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
• Understanding of financial accounting processes including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are important for delivering accurate financial services.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller across financial and management accounting, budgeting and reporting.
• Based at the head office in Moore Park but work across Venues NSW network across NSW.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Formal tertiary accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description

Venues NSW is a commerically focused agency of the NSW Government, encompassing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium as well as major sporting and cultural stadiums and precincts in Sydney, Olympic Park, Parramatta, Newcastle and Wollongong. The network of stadiums and entertainment centres host in excess of 5 million people a year at more than 500 events and is a key contributor to the economy.

Venues NSW takes an integrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content.

About The Role

Venues NSW currently has a role available for a passionate and professional Assistant Accountant. This role will support the Financial Controller across financial and management accounting, budgeting and reporting. This role is based at our head office, located inside Allianz Stadium at Moore Park, but will work across our network of stadiums and venues in NSW.

About You

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial services across Venues NSW.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have a formal tertiary accounting qualification
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Have an understanding of financial accounting processes, including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and compliance.

WHY WORK FOR US

In a role at Venues NSW, you’ll be helping bring Australia’s greatest live sports and world-class entertainment experiences to life. As custodians of over $4 billion in iconic assets from the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium to regional precinct hubs in Newcastle, and Wollongong we connect millions of fans through live experiences every year.

When you join our team, you get the stability and support of a leading organisation paired with the dynamic energy of the major events industry. We offer clear pathways for career progression and internal mobility across our statewide venue network, along with a collaborative, team-oriented culture that celebrates diversity and shared success. Plus, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits, including discounts across our partners, wellness program, and access to events across our venues.

Please note: Applicants must be Australia citizens or permanent residents to be considered and will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check Venues NSW values social and cultural diversity and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and the principles of workplace gender equality and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to apply.

Job details Pay type Salary

Level 1M/40, 44 Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia