Group Accountant

Join a bold, inclusive, and forward-thinking education group making an impact across Australia and beyond.

The NextEd Group (ASX: NXD) is one of Australia's largest listed private education providers, delivering high-quality learning experiences to over 25,000 students each year. With 9 campuses across Australia and 16 international recruitment offices, we offer programs across the English Language, Vocational, and Higher Education sectors. Our vision is simple but powerful:unleashing potential through inspiring learning and experiences.

About the Role

As the Group Accountant, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of half-year and full-year financial reporting, including the preparation of the Annual Report. You'll oversee all group accounting activities, ensuring high-quality analysis and resolution of key accounting issues. The role also manages all tax obligations, including income and indirect taxes, and provides budgeting, planning, and analytical support across corporate functions such as Finance, People and Culture, and Quality and Compliance. Additionally, you'll lead the organisation's banking relationships and manage treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities of this position include:
• Lead delivery of half-year and full-year financial reporting requirements, including preparation of the Annual Report.
• Delivery of high-quality Group Accounting activities, analysis and interpretation of key accounting issues
• Manage all tax matters, including income and other taxes
• Provide budgeting, planning and analytical support for corporate functions, including the Finance, People and Culture, and Quality and Compliance functions.
• Lead and manage banking relationships and treasury matters

About You

• Highly efficient and excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Superior Excel skills, including building and maintaining complex models and scenario analysis
• Build and foster strong relationships with senior leaders and peers
• The ability to deliver on multiple projects and prioritise the workload in a rapidly changing environment, including the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of accounting and reporting standards and systems
• Foundation knowledge of taxation matters and tax effect accounting
• A solution-driven outlook and desire to continuously improve
• Ability to quickly pivot between priorities as the external environment changes

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA / CPA qualified or equivalent
• Ideally commenced at a Big 4 / mid-tier practice before moving to a commercial environment
• At least 3 years of finance functional experience, preferably in an ASX environment
• NetSuite and Solution 7 system experience (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of ASX and ASIC reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Good working knowledge of corporate taxation matters, preparing tax returns and working with external tax advisors

Why Join Us?

NextEd Employee Value Proposition

We are boldly stepping into the future with an enviable portfolio of education brands and great people, putting us in a strong position to help "unleash potential."

• Have great experiences and interactions every day
• Work with meaning and purpose, and be proud of the transformative experiences we give our students and colleagues
• Be part of something bigger
• Shape and impact the future of education

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience and role
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder's Employee Assistance Program & platform membership
• Continuous learning with full access to Tribal Habits' online training library
• Your voice matters – share feedback through regular Culture Amp engagement surveys

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesEducation Management

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