Management Accountant

Ingham Institute; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment card up to $2,650

Wellbeing programs

Career progression

Gym membership discount

Staff Wellbeing and Support Service

Job summary

Ingham Institute in New South Wales, Liverpool area, seeks an entry-level Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller in delivering efficient financial operations. You will help with month-end close, internal and external reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and grant management, while contributing to process improvements and financial controls.

A degree in accounting/finance and strong Excel are required; experience with Dynamics is a plus, with development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with Dynamics or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support financial research grant management and reporting.
• Assist with Business Central and Solver reporting.

Skills

Excel

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Solver Reporting

Job description

The Management Accountant is an entry-level finance professional who supports the Financial Controller in delivering efficient and effective financial operations. The role contributes to continuous finance process improvement and is responsible for supporting month-end and year-end close activities, internal and external financial reporting, research account administration, financial research grant management, payroll, accounts payable, financial record maintenance, and compliance documentation. The position also provides analytical and administrative support across the finance function and undertakes ad hoc financial tasks and projects as required to support organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

Support and coordinate month-end and year-end financial close activities within Business Central

Prepare and process ad hoc correction journals, including payroll, income recognition, investment, accrual, and prepayment journals

Assist in maintaining the integrity of the month end general ledger and supporting financial records including general ledger analysis

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs

Provide variance analysis and commentary to support management reporting

Support the administration and ongoing optimisation of Business Central and Solver Reporting, including user access maintenance, reporting structures and testing of system enhancements

Support continuous improvement initiatives to automate reporting, streamline reconciliations, and improve financial processes

Support the preparation and maintenance of the financial research grant funding reports

About you

Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis

Experience in month-end and financial reporting

Practical accounting experience including reconciliations, journals, reporting

Experience using financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics

Personal alignment with Ingham Institute values

Ability to engage with a variety of audiences

Strong communication skills (verbal, written and virtual)

Strong attention to detail and highly organised

Proven team player who takes own initiative in supporting and achieving team goals/objectives

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:

A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).

A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).

State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

A collaborative team culture.

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP).

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance.