Financial Accountant

Busways; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Social events

Referral bonuses

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Telus Health EAP

Job summary

Busways’ Pymble Head Office in Sydney seeks a Financial Accountant to join a supportive team. The role offers a fixed-term 12-month contract with potential progression to permanent employment and emphasizes accurate reporting and compliance.

You will handle month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis while supporting stakeholders in a fast-paced transport business. Confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2+ years' relevant experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment.
• CA or CPA qualification in progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile cashbooks for assigned entities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate payment requests and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform monthly pre-close and post-close financial reviews with commentary.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

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 - 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 - up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Employee Referral Program - 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 - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
• Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
• Office Lunch Club - 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.

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%.

Questions?

Contact our Recruitment Team on 02 9497 1*** or ***********@busways.com.au.

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