Management Accountant

iSelect; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual celebrations

Flexible work arrangements

ME leave

Volunteer Day leave

Free coffee on Mondays

Extra leave purchase

Return To Work bonus

Recognition program

Job summary

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted brands helping Australians compare personal finance and household products. As the Management Accountant, you''ll work across both businesses, handling month‑end processes and providing insights to supporting budgets and forecasts.

This hands-on role requires CA/CPA, strong Excel, and experience with cloud accounting systems. You''ll collaborate with Revenue and Finance teams, drive efficiency, and help ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification and at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting systems; TechOne is a bonus.
• A sharp eye for detail and proactive, deadline-driven approach.
• Clear, confident communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own key parts of the month-end process, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Help keep revenue reporting accurate, working with Revenue, Assurance and Reporting teams to investigate and resolve issues
• Prepare partner commission statements and ensure payments align with commercial agreements
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting with analysis and insights
• Partner with leaders across both brands to manage budgets, spend and identify savings opportunities
• Support year-end and audit activities to keep reporting accurate
• Look for smarter, more efficient ways of working while maintaining strong financial controls and processes

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication

Collaborative approach

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

TechOne

Job description

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Management Accountant, you’ll work across both iSelect and Compare the Market, getting into the numbers, uncovering what’s driving them and partnering with teams across both businesses.

• Own key parts of the month-end process, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Help keep revenue reporting accurate, working closely with our Revenue, Assurance and Reporting teams to investigate and resolve issues
• Prepare partner commission statements and make sure payments align with commercial agreements
• Play an active role in budgeting and forecasting, providing analysis and insights along the way
• Partner with leaders across both brands, helping them understand their budgets, manage spend and spot opportunities for savings
• Support year‑end and audit activities to keep reporting accurate and on track
• Look for smarter, more efficient ways of working while maintaining strong financial controls and processes

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours.We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Free coffee on Mondays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

You’re a hands‑on accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, but you’re just as comfortable stepping away from the spreadsheet and working with people across the business.

You’ll also bring:

• CA/CPA qual and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud-based accounting systems (any TechOne is a bonus!)
• A sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to getting things done
• A calm, organised approach that helps you stay on top of deadlines and competing priorities
• A natural curiosity for finding better, simpler ways of working
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to build great relationships across the business
• A collaborative approach and a genuine willingness to jump in and help the team

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Group, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Group without your consent.