Accounts Officer

University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crawley seeks an experienced Accounts Officer to support clinical services and education. This full-time role requires relevant qualifications and substantial financial expertise. Responsibilities include budget development, compliance oversight, and financial advice provision. Benefits include generous parental leave, annual leave, and superannuation.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave after one year

4 weeks annual leave with purchase options

17% superannuation

Discounted health insurance

Convenient on-campus childcare options

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance.
• Substantial relevant financial and accounting experience at an appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and financial reports for Clinical Service Delivery Operations.
• Ensure compliance and financial controls.
• Provide financial advice and resolve complex financial queries.

Skills

Proficiency in use of financial systems

High competency using Excel and Excel data models

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency

Job description

Accounts Officer

Job no: 521399
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Finance

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is the state’s primary institution for oral health education, research and specialist care. OHCWA operates as a collaborative centre within the University of WA’s School of Dentistry, involving others like Curtin university and WA Department of Health.

The University is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join the finance team supporting clinical services and education in Nedlands’ health precinct. This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for one year with possibility to extend.

• Develop budgets and financial reports for Clinical Service Delivery Operations and Dental School activities.
• Ensure compliance and financial controls, invoicing, account reconciliations and expenditure, and provide input and recommendation to policies.
• Provide financial advice and resolve complex financial queries.

Applicants should have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency, with full professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body preferred but not essential. Demonstrated ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance and substantial relevant financial and accounting experience at an appropriate level are also required.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency.
• Full professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body – preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance.
• Substantial relevant financial and accounting experience at an appropriate level.
• Proficiency in use of financial systems.
• High competency using excel and excel data models.

The University offers a range of benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, 4 weeks annual leave, and 17% superannuation. Salary range for this position is $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

To apply, please submit your application online, including a Resume and Cover Letter that demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.