Operations Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super (15.4%)

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) invites applications for an Operations Accountant within the Finance & Operations team at the Collinswood location. This full-time permanent role offers a base salary of 94K–101K AUD and is ideal for early-career professionals seeking to gain finance experience through supporting accounting, reporting and treasury functions across ABC.

You will prepare journals, reconciliations and ad hoc financial reports, manage correspondence, and maintain filing

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• 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.

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 ABS; provide support to Assistant Accountant and Asset Accountant.

Job description

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.

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

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

• 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