Graduate Accountant, Corporate and Commercial Finance

2 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia HK Programs Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year
Perform a range of accounting activities including but not limited to journals, reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting.

• Finance – Mt Helen Campus

• Full-time, continuing appointment

• HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 26/10/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be co-responsible for a range of financial accounting and management accounting activities, including but not limited to reconciliations, acquittals, asset management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.

You will:

  • contribute to the cross functional team in the execution of strategic financial priorities, ensuring alignment with the University's strategic goals, and fostering collaboration among team members;

  • perform a range of accounting activities aligned to business needs and strategic priorities;

  • apply a range of expertise in the Student Finance, and Finance Systems and Reporting teams; and

  • contribute to process improvement projects, and policy development and improvement, systems processes to drive efficiencies within the portfolio.
     

About you

You will have demonstrated knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, and how to apply them, in addition to the knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the ability to apply this knowledge in a professional environment.

You will possess demonstrated:

  • strong problem solving and analytical skills;

  • interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders;

  • ability to work within strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; and

  • initiative and self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

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How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 26 October 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.

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