"Assistant Financial Accountant"

Assistant Financial Accountant

Access study support and tailored development programs designed to grow your career in finance

Competitive salary ranging from $80,737 - $89,717 per annum plus 17% super

Work with a great team in our Lismore office with flexible working arrangements including hybrid work model

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking. 

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. This role provides support to the Financial Accountants and Director in delivering the University’s corporate services, including financial and accounting, tax compliance and treasury. The role is responsible for a range of financial transaction related duties, including processing, reconciling and reporting. The role will also provide support and accurate advice to stakeholders in relation to financial policy, processes and compliance.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Maintain, review and reconcile ledger accounts, including preparing reconciliation’s, investigating and resolving discrepancies

Contribute to the preparation of the monthly financial statements and assist with collation of statutory returns including BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax etc

Assist with maintaining the Asset registers including processing additions, disposals, depreciation and coordinating cyclical stock takes

Support the treasury function, including cash flow forecasting and the administration of corporate cards and leasing programs

About you

You’re someone who takes pride in financial accuracy and thrives in a collaborative environment. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset, you enjoy supporting financial operations, ensuring compliance, and helping others navigate financial processes with confidence. Most importantly, you’re motivated by the opportunity to grow your skills while supporting the University’s financial integrity and service excellence.

More specifically, you will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification with two years relevant work experience. CPA or CANZ current membership, or eligibility for membership (including those currently studying or intending to apply) will be highly regarded

Demonstrated understanding of financial controls, accounting standards, taxation legislation (particularly in relation to GST, FBT and Payroll Tax) and experience in applying policy and guidelines

Strong computer literacy and reconciliations skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and experience with computer-based financial systems

Proven communication and interpersonal skills along with demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage concurrent priorities

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

Full-time, continuing (permanent).

Located at Lismore, NSW 2480.

HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $80,737 - $89,717 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package range is up to $104,968.

Access to study assistance and tailored development programs designed to grow your career in finance.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Britt Kerr

Email: britt.kerr@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 24 September 2025.

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.

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