• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will:

• Act as a coach and work with team members to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the university’s financial records
• Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support end-of-year financial processes, including audits and financial statements preparation and ensure compliance with accounting standards and university policies.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with university policies and financial regulations and assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Provide financial support and advice to various departments or project teams and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Control team to achieve departmental goals and participate in training and development activities to stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes.                                                                                                                                 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, basic accounting principles and cash management

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Arsalan Adusheev (Senior Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting) via email a.adusheev@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #566613 Assistant Accountant HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 9 February 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.