Management Accountant

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Parental leave
Gym membership
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Full job description
Location:
Melbourne Business School

Documentation:
Position Description - Management Accountant

Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:
Finance Control

Closing Date:
20 Jul 2026


Based in Carlton with flexible /hybrid work options
Attractive remuneration package and benefits on offer
Full-time continuing position (Part-time considered)
About Us

At Melbourne Business School (MBS) our purpose is to unleash ideas and leaders for a sustainable future. Our vision is to be among the top-ranked providers of business education within the Asia-Pacific Region, to be the first choice of students and clients seeking award and non-award educational experiences, and to be esteemed globally as a leading supplier of academic and business research.

The Opportunity

An opportunity now exists to join MBS in this continuing role where you will provide accounting support in the financial operations of the School, in particular ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of the School’s budget, annual statutory accounts and to provide the business with reporting and insights on a monthly basis.

Reporting to the Finance and Systems Manager, you will also be responsible for:

Acting as a partner to Department Heads and their teams to assist in ensuring the budgeted financial outcomes of the School are achieved.
Conducting regular monthly meetings with Department Heads to explain financial results, investigate variances and instigate any required corrective actions
Providing high-level written commentary on monthly departmental results against budget to Finance & Systems Manager and CFO
Supporting the Finance & Systems Manager to ensure the School’s finance systems and processes are optimised
Acting as a secondary point of contact for the organisation's financial systems such as (TechnologyOne, STRIPE, and NAB Transact).
Monitoring developments in financial system offerings and provide recommendations for process and control improvements.
About you

As a CA/CPA qualified Accounting professional, you will demonstrate a minimum 3 years full time equivalent work experience gained within a similar role together with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and either experience with TechnologyOne or a similar finance system. Some knowledge of Fringe Benefits Tax and Goods & Services Tax concepts will also be advantageous.

What’s on offer

We value our people and ensure that we can reward you with more than just a salary. Our thanks to you includes:

Competitive remuneration, including not-for-profit salary packaging options and generous parental leave provisions
Flexible work options
Subsidised gym membership, health and wellbeing programs and regular social events
Access to world-class learning and development programs at a discounted rate
A workplace that promotes diversity, collaboration, and new ideas in the heart of Melbourne's innovation precinct
Working alongside talented and supportive colleagues who are passionate about innovation and creativity
To apply, please submit your application including a covering letter and a current resume by Sunday 20th July 2026.