"Financial Accountant"

Financial Accountant

locations

Campus Surry Hills

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 7, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id

R29435

Who we are?

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

Preparing month end journals and reconciliations across various areas which may include cash, intercompany, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and other financial statement line items as required by the Senior Financial Accountant and assisting with other month end and quarterly tasks including the preparation of disclosure packages and analytics.

Why join the team?

You’ll join a strong, values-driven finance team known for its collaboration, capability and supportive culture. This role offers exposure beyond core accounting, partnering with teams such as Business Intelligence and other finance teams while contributing to process improvements, automation and smarter ways of working.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

Preparation of timely and accurate journal entries and reconciliations 

Assistance with preparation of supplementary monthly and quarterly close deliverables 

Assistance with periodic internal and external audit requirements  

Assistance with external financial reporting requirements including financial statements 

Assistance with ad hoc financial requests as required 

Identification and implementation of improvements relating to close process 

Work closely with the FP&A team to analyse and understand actuals/inform the forecast  

Adherence to internal control (SOX) requirements including maintenance of critical reports and spreadsheets  

To read more about the role please click here to view job description

This is a 12 month Fixed term Contract role (maternity leave) and can be located our Surry Hills, Sydney Campus or Flinders Street Campus Melbourne.

Who you are

Minimum 3+ years of finance experience  

CA or CPA designation  

Up to date and solid technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (US GAAP exposure is an advantage)  

Advanced Excel  

PeopleSoft (would be an advantage) 

Experience operating within a well-established internal control environment in medium to large organisations.

Ability to work independently  

Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills  

Problem solving skills  

High energy and proactive  

Integrity/strong business ethics  

Why join us?  

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.  

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.  

Hiring process  

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at maur.bell@torrens.edu.au for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process. 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.   

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.  

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 6 March 2026

Job reference: R29435

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au