Accounting Specialist

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Astute Early Years Specialists Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Astute Early Years Specialists (AEYS)

are leaders in childcare management and consultancy. We provide expert advice and support to approved providers, service owners, and centre managers to ensure compliance and drive operational efficiency. Join us and be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and collaboration.

We are seeking an

experienced
Accounting Specialist

to join our Finance team. This pivotal role combines management accounting (budgets, forecasts, financial analysis) with core financial accounting responsibilities including month-end processes, reconciliations, and compliance. You'll ensure all deliverables are precise, reliable, and on time.

This position is Full-time or Part-time depending on the person, it's located in our Head Office in Taringa and reports directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and comprehensive financial reports to support business decisions.
  • Maintain rolling budgets, forecasts, and cashflow models, delivering timely ad-hoc reports and reconciliations.
  • Analyse occupancy, WRA%, revenue, and expense trends to provide actionable insights.
  • Present management dashboards and KPIs in Fathom, supporting scenario modelling, acquisition analysis, and due diligence.
  • Prepare accurate month-end accounts including journals, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations across multiple entities using Xero, Hubdoc, and Budgetly.
  • When required assist with BAS, payroll tax, and compliance obligations, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards.
  • Support end-to-end payroll processing, including superannuation and leave liability monitoring.
  • Collaborate with finance team members to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and provide support across all teams to strengthen financial understanding and drive continuous reporting improvements

Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (preferred but not essential).
  • Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in bookkeeping/accounting, including management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Proficient in Xero, Hubdoc, Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Employment Hero, Budgetly, and Fathom is a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of Australian accounting standards and compliance.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience in childcare/service industries is advantageous but not essential.

Core Competencies

  • Deliver precise, error-free financial reports and maintain consistently high-quality standards.
  • Meet all deadlines while balancing both structured and ad-hoc accounting tasks while maintaining flexibility.
  • Provide insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate effectively within the finance team and across departments to drive shared success.
  • Maintain and support process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Manage the financial accounting and bookkeeping requirements of centres, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.
  • Achieve key targets including 100% on-time monthly reporting, forecast accuracy within ±5%, timely budget & cashflow updates.

Apply Now

Looking for a role where your accounting expertise makes a real difference? Apply now and help us shape the future of childcare finance

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