Assistant Accountant

• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available
• Based at our vibrant Bentley Campus!

Reference Number: 1498172

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality financial reporting, build strong partnering relationships and enjoy working within key financial deadlines.

As an Assistant Accountant within our Finance Planning and Performance team, you’ll provide comprehensive support to the Finance Business Partner, School and Faculty Business Managers, working alongside a dynamic group of professionals while assisting with the ongoing development, compilation and presentation of the University’s financial management reports.

This G06 continuing, full time role attracts a remuneration of $96,323 - $102,186 + 17% superannuation and other generous entitlements. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the Finance Business Partner, School and Faculty Business Managers
• Prepare, review, and analyse financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide expert accounting advice across the University, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal policies
• Work with internal stakeholders to foster relationships
• Prepare and review reconciliations and accounting journals
• Promote and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practice in financial processes

Desirable  

• Relevant experience in an aligned commercial organisation or the higher education sector.  

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:  

• Demonstrated understating and experiences in the application of accounting principles, concepts and practices
• Working towards membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CA ANZ or CPA)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate accurate information clearly and professionally
• Demonstrated ability in customer service delivery working with multiple stakeholders, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience in accounting software systems (e.g., Finance One) and Microsoft Office suite of tools, such as Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.  

Alongside the above position requirements, we are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running—someone who brings experience and confidence.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered 
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
3. Working towards full membership to an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CA ANZ or CPA)  

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: 

• Up to date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the section criteria for the roles (no more than two pages)  

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 3rd May 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.