Senior Accountant

• 520369

• Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227

• Finance

• Permanent Full time

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Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our high-performing Finance team.

This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and providing meaningful insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse consolidated monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow reports, including consolidation and elimination entries.
• Prepare board reporting with clear commentary and analysis.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with business units across the Support Office to provide financial insights and guidance.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders on financial reporting matters.
• Support Half Year and Full Year reporting, as well as budgeting processes.
• Contribute to system implementations and upgrades, including user acceptance testing.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and update accounting policies as required.

About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• CPA/CA Qualified
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Intermediate excel skills
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Strong focus on process improvement
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.