Senior Accountant, Business Unit Support

Job no: 503354

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Finance and Payroll

• Bring financial data to life—help stakeholders see the story behind the numbers.
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra's vision is that "Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places." UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our efficient, fast paced and long-standing experienced Finance & Analytics team in supporting the university's business unit. Operating under broad direction, this role acts as a conduit between business areas and Finance, providing expert financial guidance and analytical support.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and assistance on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Deliver tailored analytical reporting aligned with individual client needs.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it in a clear, compelling narrative tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Train and support staff in the use of finance systems and interpretation of reports.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and maintain assigned cost centres.
• Build strong professional relationships across the University.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for service excellence. You bring a deep understanding of financial systems and reporting, and you're committed to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. You'll value team collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience.
• Completed CPA/CA qualification with a minimum 2 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Callumo & Finance1 system knowledge would advantageous

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored via our "Work at UC" site. Guided by our "Reconnected" strategy, we're committed to innovation, equity, and accessibility—creating opportunities for meaningful change through education and research, both locally and globally. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

How to apply:

Please apply with you Resume only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your Resume with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: Please contact John Dibley - Finance Business Partner

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 2 November 2025

Advertised: 21 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time