Group Accountant

Aveo; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living organization is seeking a Group Accountant to manage statutory and investor reporting, and support financial integrity across operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong IFRS knowledge, CPA or CA qualification, and experience in property or funds management. This position offers a modern work environment and opportunities for career development with a supportive culture.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Annual bonus incentive scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in property or funds management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Coordinate month-end close processes across finance teams.
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements.

Skills

CPA or CA qualification

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in Power BI

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Power BI

TechOne

Job description

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

Location: Aveo Sydney CBD Corporate Office - 4 Days onsite & 1 Day WFH

Reports to: Finance Manager - Group Finance

The Opportunity

Joining Aveo as a Group Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in statutory and investor reporting, month-end close processes, and external audit coordination. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior finance leaders to ensure financial integrity and compliance across the Fund and the Manager entities.

Your Impact:

• Prepare quarterly consolidated IFRS financial statements and deliver variance analysis to senior leadership.
• Coordinate month-end close processes across divisional finance teams, including preparing recurring and revaluation journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial close for the Manager and the Fund.
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements and external audit processes.
• Maintain robust financial controls, documentation, and reporting dashboards (Power BI) to safeguard group assets and prevent misstatements.
• Draft technical accounting memos for complex transactions and judgments.
• Provide ad-hoc financial data to support tax, ABS reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Aveo and The Living Company.

Why Aveo?

• Modern open-plan CBD office, 200m walk to Wynyard station with end-of-trip facilities
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Annual salary reviews and annual bonus incentive scheme
• Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career development
• Join a purpose-driven industry on an exciting journey of growth

What you'll bring:

• CPA or CA qualification with 3+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in property or funds management.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with TechOne is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset, who can also work independently with initiative.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to solve complex problems.

About Us

Aveo is a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience. We provide the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible.

We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.