Operations Accountant

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, based in Collinswood (Adelaide), is seeking an Operations Accountant to join the Finance & Operations team. This role provides exposure to accounting, reporting and operation finance functions to support ABC’s national broadcasting operations.

The ideal candidate will have tertiary accounting qualifications and strong Excel/finance system skills, with a focus on accuracy, policy interpretation and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and finance systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to interpret policies.
• Exposure to foreign currencies would be advantageous.
• Solid accounting knowledge including banking, A/P and A/R, and financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals and monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare ad hoc time sensitive financial reports as required.
• Draft correspondence and attend to general enquiries.
• Maintain department filing and financial systems.
• Prepare reports and analyse variances.
• Provide accounting services and advice to relevant business areas.
• Back-office treasury function including daily cash forecasting.
• Quarterly reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Provide support and backup to the Assistant Accountant and Asset Accountant.

Skills

Strong communication

Administrative skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

• Collinswood location
• Full time permanent role
• Base salary $94K-$101K

The Role

Join Australia’s national broadcaster as part of the Finance & Operations team. This is a great opportunity to build valuable finance experience while supporting accounting, reporting and operation finance functions so the ABC can keep delivering for audiences across Australia.

The Job

• Ideal for an early-career professional looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive team environment;
• Prepare and post journals and monthly account reconciliations;
• Prepare ad hoc time sensitive financial reports as required;
• Draft correspondence and attend to general enquiries;
• Maintain department filing and financial systems;
• Prepare reports and analyse variances;
• Provide accounting services and advice to relevant business areas;
  • Back-office treasury function including daily cash forecasting
  • Quarterly reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
  • Provide support and backup to the Assistant Accountant and Asset Accountant

Position Description:

30007064 OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT.pdf

About You

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Ideally, you will be currently undertaking appropriate professional qualifications.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and finance systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven administration skills and the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures relating to assets and treasury.
• Exposure to dealing in foreign currencies including knowledge of the use of intermediaries would be advantageous
• Solid technical knowledge of accounting practices, including banking, accounts payable and receivable, and financial accounting.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC Adelaide branch is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Nestled in leafy Collinswood and out of the hustle and bustle of the CBD, there is free onsite car parking, a café and gym for employees to enjoy.

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail]

If you want to know more, please contact Carolyn Teudt, Tema Coordinator on [e-mail].

Applications Close: Friday 6th November at 11:55pm