Financial Accountant

Meet Cadmus

At Cadmus, we believe every student should have equal opportunity to achieve academic excellence, that's why we're changing how the world learns Cadmus is a global EdTech company purposefully built for the higher education sector to break down global learning barriers by providing educators and diverse student cohorts with access to high-quality learning and assessment through one powerful platform. Built on rich, student-centric values, Cadmus empowers students to achieve their highest potential and graduate with the critical skills and knowledge to profoundly impact our workforces, communities, and evolving world.

A Bold Plan for Global Impact

At Cadmus, we're working hard in pursuit of an ambitious, world-shaping goal: to provide 1 billion students with access to high-quality education by 2050. That's why we need a high-performing Financial Accountant to join our team.

Requirements

At Cadmus, we're doing a lot of great work rapidly to create a profound impact on our world through the power of education. With Cadmus currently being used in 50+ countries, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of accounting principles, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant accounting software.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, our Financial Accountant will:

Management Accounting

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful commentary to management.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage fixed assets register and depreciation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with year-end preparations.

Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for all employees/contractors accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industrial awards, agreements, and legislation.
• Administer superannuation contributions and ensure compliance with Superannuation Guarantee (SG) obligations.
• Prepare and lodge PAYG withholding tax.
• Issue Payslips and annual Payment Summaries (now Income Statements via STP).
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.

BAS (Business Activity Statement) Compliance

• Prepare and lodge monthly/quarterly BAS.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of GST, PAYG Withholding, FBT instalments, and other relevant taxes.
• Reconcile GST accounts.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in Australian tax legislation relevant to BAS.
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects as required.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial integrity.

Professional Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA/CA qualification (or working towards) highly regarded.
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant with significant payroll and BAS responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

Cadmus Employee Benefits

• Learning allowances; because we don't just have words on a website, we genuinely do what we say and provide educational opportunities to all (including the Cadmus team).
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where there are no barriers to anyone succeeding.
• A surrounding team of mission-driven individuals who genuinely love what they do.

Hiring Process

Please apply online with your resume, and instead of a cover letter, we would love you to answer a few questions.

While we review your application, get to know us by visiting (check out our values quiz) and following our social channels (Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter).

Inclusivity at Cadmus

At Cadmus, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for education, you will find a home at Cadmus.

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