Accountant

Accountant

• Customer focused accounting role
• 2 positions available
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Student Services and Operations division are looking for an experienced accountant to join their Financial Services Team.

Financial Services operates a professional services model where the provision of financial services is centralised and delivered through a hub model serving Colleges, Schools, Institutes and Divisional Units.

As our new Accountant you will work in partnership with the University community to drive insights for decision making, promote financial sustainability and foster innovation to enhance the customer experience.  You will assist all stakeholders to understand and deliver on their financial requirements and provide professional advice, guidance, support, and solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the provision of timely strategic financial advice and analysis to Colleges, Divisions and budget centre owners.
• Support and advise stakeholders with research project income and expenditure, including account coding and preparation of journals.
• Monitor the financial performance of Colleges/Divisions, and budget centres and provide support and advice on financial and budget management issues.
• Preparation and delivery of budgets, forecasts, budget reporting and business processes for Colleges/Divisions and budget centres.
• Develop knowledge of research project funding bodies, associated rules and budgets to provide budget advice and to ensure income and expenditure are coded accordingly.

What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a relevant Degree and/or extensive relevant work experience.
• Proven financial, analytical and commercial skills, including well developed problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• The ability to analyse and report on information extracted from databases to assess and evaluate project impacts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with budget centre owners and the ability to work in a flexible and collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and possess the initiative to recommend and implement changes to policy and procedure where improvements or efficiencies can be achieved.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Finance systems (predominately TechnologyOne)

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $110,273 comprising base salary within the range of $86,918 to $94,250 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Chris Russell, Finance Business Partner – College of Health and Medicine on [email protected] or 03 62200358.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description – 499809 – Accountant.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 24 March 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised:11 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:24 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time