Group Senior Financial Accountant

Campus Living Villages; Ryde; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off on your birthday

Competitive remuneration + super

International exposure across AUS/UK/U

Flare discounts

Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Campus Living Villages in Australia is seeking a Group Senior Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract through to June 2027. You will work closely with the Group Finance Manager, CFO and Executive Team to manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting and technical accounting across Australia, the UK and the US.

This role offers broad stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and a chance to influence business performance while stepping beyond traditional financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA with post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting including consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and quick to learn new systems and processes.
• Experience in property or real estate sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Head Office accounting, month-end processes and consolidated reporting across Australia, the UK and the US.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, shareholder reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide technical accounting expertise, commercial insights and financial support to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and broader business initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Stakeholder communication

Technical accounting

Collaborative

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

Campus Living Villages (CLV) is a leading provider of student accommodation, with more than 28,000 beds owned, managed, or under development across Australia, the UK, and the US. We create quality living environments and vibrant student communities while fostering a workplace culture built on Care, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork. Join our supportive and inclusive team and make a positive impact every day.

About the role

Join our Finance team as a Group Senior Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract through to June 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role that goes beyond traditional financial reporting. Working closely with the Group Finance Manager, you'll gain exposure across management reporting, technical accounting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial support while partnering with senior stakeholders across Australia, the UK and the US.You'll work directly with the CFO, Managing Director and Executive Team, providing insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance.

If you're looking for a role that combines strong technical accounting with meaningful stakeholder engagement and international exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Group Head Office accounting, month-end processes and consolidated reporting across Australia, the UK and the US.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, shareholder reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide technical accounting expertise, commercial insights and financial support to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and broader business initiatives.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified with post-qualification experience across professional services and commercial environments.
• Strong technical accounting capability, including financial reporting, consolidations, statutory reporting and audit processes.
• A confident communicator able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborative, accountable and willing to support others.
• Property industry experience will be highly regarded.

Why apply for this role?

• Have a day off on your birthday on us
• CLV offers an attractive total fixed remuneration (TFR) which includes employer superannuation contributions
• Gain valuable international and cross-functional experience
• Discount program (Flare) with discounts on every day and big-ticket items
• Employee recognition awards and incentives
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a high focus on employee’s wellbeing

Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Campus Living Villages Australia is an equal opportunity employer who recognises everyone is unique. We welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us so we can discuss this further.

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders and backgrounds and applications for employment will not be assessed on any basis that contravenes relevant anti-discrimination legislation applicable within Australia.

Applicants must possess a valid visa that grants working rights in Australia to apply.