Management Accountant - Strategic Finance Partner

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School in Adelaide's northern suburbs is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, monthly dashboards, variance analysis and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will manage month-end processes, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, BAS and payroll compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Strong payroll processing and compliance knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/finance systems experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on approach and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage month-end activities, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process fortnightly payroll and oversee statutory reporting.
• Prepare BAS, payroll tax and other compliance obligations.
• Monitor cash flow and daily banking activities.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and support capex reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with budget holders to provide financial insights and commercial support.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Hands-on approach

Education

Finance/Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

ERP systems

Finance software

Job description

Independent School in Adelaide's northern suburbs is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, monthly dashboards, variance analysis and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will manage month-end processes, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, BAS and payroll compliance.