Financial Accountant

Busways; Ku-ring-gai; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement (up to 2 WFH

Regular team lunches

Shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown

Fitness Passport

Telus Health EAP

On-site parking

Job summary

Busways in Pymble Head Office, NSW, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our finance team. You will manage cashbooks, reconcile items, perform month-end close tasks and produce financial reports for senior stakeholders.

The role requires at least 2 years in finance, a Accounting qualification, and progress toward CA/CPA. You’ll work across invoicing, reconciliations, BAS/FBT, and provide analysis, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or other tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment.
• Studying towards CA or CPA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile cashbooks for assigned legal entities with accurate, timely transactions.
• Coordinate manual payment requests and resolve cashbook discrepancies.
• Perform monthly pre-close and post-close reviews with financial commentary.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Manage invoicing processes and debtor collection, liaising with stakeholders.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expenses weekly.
• Complete month-end processes including reconciliations, journal prep, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare BAS returns, weekly excise duty calculations, and FBT accruals.
• Support Managers and Senior Accountants with day-to-day accounting and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Excel & Word proficiency

Financial systems knowledge

Prioritising workloads

Independent work

Education

Accounting degree or related qualification

CA/CPA study underway

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Financial reporting tools

General ledger systems

Job description

Ready for your next opportunity? This is a career step-up opportunity to bring your communication and organisational skills to Busways’ Pymble Head Office! We’re looking for a Financial Accountant. You have the chance to make a key difference in the community by ensuring safe and reliable transport services every day

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and reconcile cashbooks for assigned legal entities, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely and appropriately supported.
• Coordinate manual payment requests and investigate and resolve cashbook discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Perform monthly pre-close and post-close financial reviews, including investigation of variances and preparation of financial commentary.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports, including expense reports for senior stakeholders, ensuring discrepancies and outstanding items are appropriately followed up.
• Manage assigned invoicing processes and debtor collection, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoicing, account reconciliation and outstanding balance queries.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims on a weekly basis.
• Complete assigned month-end accounting processes, including bank and depot cash reconciliations, journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and other financial adjustments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly BAS returns, perform weekly excise duty calculations and lodgements, and prepare monthly FBT accrual journals.
• Support the Manager and Senior Accountants with day-to-day accounting matters, financial analysis, process improvements and ad hoc requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have valid, unrestricted working rights.
• Degree, Diploma or other tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment.
• Practical experience supporting or completing month-end close activities, including reconciliations and preparation of accounting journals, with the ability and willingness to develop broader financial accounting skills.
• Studying towards CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify appropriate solutions.
• High level of computer competence, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to work effectively with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.
• Strong work ethic and a results-oriented attitude with a commitment to confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that will allow you to build professional relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities and recognise when matters require escalation.

What We Offer You:

At Busways, we don’t just transport people â we care about every part of the journey. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits, including:

• Flexible work â up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Modern offices with communal kitchen, outdoor space, fresh fruit & quality coffee
• Free secure on-site parking
• Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
• Fitness Passport â discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
• Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
• Office Lunch Club â quality discounted meals made easy

Who We Are:

For over 80 years, Busways has proudly delivered reliable, safe, and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2,800+ people, we’re committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience, transporting over 53 million passengers annually.

Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.