Financial Accountant

Busways Group; Ku-ring-gai; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work: up to two days from home

Staff shuttle services

Job summary

Busways invites applications for a Financial Accountant at our Pymble Head Office. You will manage cashbooks, month-end close, reconciliations and reporting to senior stakeholders, while supporting various accounting processes and improvements.

You will need at least 2 years of commercial finance experience, an accounting qualification, and be pursuing CA or CPA. Hybrid work options and generous benefits accompany this key community-focused role.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment.
• Experience with month-end close activities, reconciliations and journal preparation.
• Studying towards CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Word/Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile cashbooks for assigned entities with accurate, timely support.
• 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 reports for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee invoicing, debtor collection, and account reconciliations with stakeholders.
• Review corporate credit card and expense claims weekly.
• Complete month-end processes: bank reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments.
• Prepare BAS returns, weekly excise duties, and monthly FBT accruals.
• Support managers and senior accountants with day-to-day accounting and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA in progress

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Microsoft Word

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:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible work â up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Employee Referral Program â generous cash bonuses
• 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.