Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago

City of Greater Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time

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Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories: Finance

  • Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
  • Full-time and fixed term to April 2026
  • HEW 6 $89,012 - $96, % Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will:

  • Provide assistance with the preparation, tracking and monitoring of annual budget submissions, quarterly forecasting, adhoc reporting, analysis and interpretation of variances, month end close, year-end accruals.
  • Ensure financial transactions reflect, and are in accordance with, grant and contract funding rules and compliant with Deakin policies. Adhere to best practise end-to-end grant accounting processes that ensure all associated financial transactions are administered efficiently, effectively, accurately, and fully reconcilable.
  • Alongside Researcher and Deakin Research team, responsible for creating, maintaining and ensuring research project data and details are reflected accurately across various systems.
  • Prepare, analyse and initiate approval of monthly, annual and end of project research acquittals, including review with Researcher. Assist in the provision of information or investigation with respect to audit queries and requests.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • A Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Office Administration) with subsequent relevant experience; or
  • Experience in Research Finance, financial grant management (desirable)
  • Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Demonstrated accounting knowledge and experience, including preparation and monitoring of complex budgets and producing financial reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of academic staff with differing levels of financial knowledge and differing levels of understanding of research management guidelines which must be adhered to.
  • Experience in assisting with managing finances for a medium to large organisation and utilising financial management information systems, preferably in a higher education environment.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jerry Gay (Senior Management Accountant -Research) via email at

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on Sunday 16 th June.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 31 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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