Strategic Accountant – Multi-Campus, VET Sector

cac; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Four-campus exposure

Job summary

Central Australian College (CAC) is seeking a qualified Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and statutory compliance. You will report to the CEO and work with campus managers and admissions teams in a professional, degree-level role.

You will prepare monthly management accounts and statutory statements, maintain budgets by campus and revenue stream, and ensure GST, payroll tax, BAS lodgments and audits are handled accurately for multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or higher.
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience in financial/accounting roles.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and management reports under Australian standards.
• Hands-on BAS lodgment and GST/payroll tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
• Maintain budgets by campus, course delivery area and revenue stream.
• Analyze costs, income, payroll, commissions and student fees; report variances.
• Ensure compliance with ATO, ASQA/CRICOS requirements and funding acquittals.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare tax return workpapers.
• Advise on business structures, pricing, margin and capital plans.
• Manage banking relationships and funds management facilities.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and ERP interfaces.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Audit liaison

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

ERP systems

Job description

Central Australian College (CAC) is seeking a qualified Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and statutory compliance. You will report to the CEO and work with campus managers and admissions teams in a professional, degree-level role.

You will prepare monthly management accounts and statutory statements, maintain budgets by campus and revenue stream, and ensure GST, payroll tax, BAS lodgments and audits are handled accurately for multiple campuses.