Accountant

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality financial advice and reporting that directly shapes strategic and operational decisions across the University.

As an Accountant within our Finance Planning and Performance team, you'll work alongside a dynamic group of professionals to support a wide range of stakeholders with their financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, review, and analyse financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide expert accounting advice across the University, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal policies
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Accountants within the team, including work allocation, performance reviews, coaching, and professional development
• Prepare and review reconciliations and accounting journals
• Promote and contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practice in financial processes

Desirable  

• Relevant experience in an aligned commercial organisation or the higher education sector.

Who we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset
• Full membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. ICAA or CPA) and ongoing maintenance of professional development
• Proven experience in financial or management accounting in a complex organisation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform decisions
• Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet competing deadlines
• Experience in supervising or mentoring finance staff
• High proficiency in accounting software systems (e.g., Finance One) and Excel

Alongside the above position requirements, we are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running—someone who brings a strong foundation in technical accounting experience, and the confidence to provide authoritative financial advice that delivers lasting value to our internal customers.  

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
3. Full membership of an internationally recognised accounting body (e.g. CAANZ or CPA)

About Curtin University 

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

What We Offer You:  

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria (who we are looking for) (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 19th October 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.