Accountant
Online Education Services · Cremorne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
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About OES
OES is a global education services partner, working with universities, employers, and industry bodies to deliver market-leading online learning solutions. Our purpose is to enhance lives through education, and our vision is to be the world's most impactful enabler of education. We are a values-led organisation that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact every day. Through collaboration, innovation, and a student-focused approach, we create engaging learning experiences while supporting our teams to grow, develop, and thrive in a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, reconciliations, and supporting a wide range of finance-related activities across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership of key processes, and using financial data to provide meaningful insights that support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, and supporting working papers
Support the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Assist with variance analysis and reporting for business leaders and budget holders
Complete balance sheet and payroll reconciliations
Support BAS, FBT, audit, and compliance requirements
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities
Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records
Provide reporting support, analysis, and financial insights to stakeholders
Assist with finance administration and a variety of accounting-related projects and activities
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support system enhancements where required.
About you: You are a confident and capable finance professional who enjoys working autonomously while partnering effectively with stakeholders across the business.
You will bring:
3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. Working in the Education Industry would be an advantage but not essential.
Experience with month-end processing, accruals, reconciliations, reporting support, and general accounting activities
A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline
CPA/CA qualification (or currently working towards completion)
Experience using ERP systems such as Business Central or similar
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
The ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
What’s in it for you? At OES, we're transforming lives through education. You'll join a high-performing, values-led organisation where your work directly influences business decisions, drives meaningful…