Accountant

Our organisation

The mission of the New College Communities is to cultivate outstanding university campus communities of academic excellence and pastoral care, shaped by Christian faith and values, where every student can flourish.

The New College Communities presently comprise:

• New College, the residential community for 247 undergraduate students at UNSW
• New College Postgraduate Village (NCPV), the residential community for 315 postgraduate and upper-year undergraduate students at UNSW
• The New College Communities welcomes university students from all backgrounds and faith positions.

Over the life of the college, many alumni have contributed enormously to the global academic standing of the University of New South Wales and to leadership across all sectors of society within Australia and internationally.

Our two communities are formally affiliated with the University of New South Wales but are operated independently by a not-for-profit company, associated with the Anglican Diocese of Sydney

Job Purpose

The Accountant at New College assists the Bursar with the financial aspects of college operations at New College and New College Postgraduate Village, UNSW Kensington.

They carry a warm and friendly personality who enjoy interacting with university students from many different cultural backgrounds and countries.

With the college communities, they are expected to have strong communication and organisational skills to liaise with all staff teams.

They are to support the vision and mission of the New College communities.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Accountant at New College is responsible for key financial aspects of college operations at New College and New College Postgraduate Village, UNSW Kensington.

They are responsible to the Master and report directly to the College Bursar. The duties include:

• Assist with month-end financial close procedures
• Review supplier payment on coding and GST compliance
• Assist with audit processes and budget preparation
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset register
• Act for the accounts officer when on leave
• Assist the Bursar on letters of appointment preparation
• Act for the Bursar when on leave
• Assist the Bursar in the implementation of improved accounting procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Master

Essential Criteria

• Partly CPA qualified
• Minimum 3 years experience with general ledger experience
• Excellent communication skills
• MYOB or Xero experience

Required Documentation: National Police Check

Applications can be forwarded to enquiries@newcollege.unsw.edu.au 

Closing date for applications is COB Friday 22 March 2024.

No agencies please.

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