Financial Accountant

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a dynamic and diverse education group that stands at the forefront of Australias higher education sector boasting campuses in Sydney Brisbane Melbourne and Adelaide as well as overseas locations in the UK and India. With a rich history spanning over almost two decades ECA delivers high-quality education encompassing English language courses bachelors and postgraduate degrees and targeted internships. ECA is a successful Australian-based education organisation offering a comprehensive range of face-to-face and online courses for both international and domestic students. Collaborating with esteemed higher education providers like Victoria University Charles Sturt University University of Canberra University of Tasmania and the University of the Sunshine Coast ECA is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to be part of our team at Education Centre of Australia (ECA) Corporate in our Sydney office. ECA Corporate provides shared services and strategic support across the ECA Group enabling high-quality education delivery and sustainable well-governed growth. Working closely with business areas it delivers accurate financial accounting reporting and meaningful insights that inform sound decision-making and enhance organisational performance while continuously strengthening financial systems processes and capability across the Group.

As a key member of the team you will have the rewarding opportunity to progress your career within the education industry. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and is self-motivated and an enthusiastic go-getter.

Key Responsibilities:

• TechnologyOne Finance super-user: Bring your TechnologyOne finance expertise to support our finance systems implementation.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Support: Support the Group Financial Controller in preparing compliant financial reports and coordinating external audits to achieve unqualified outcomes.
• Financial Controls & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls and reconciliations ensuring compliance with accounting tax and insurance requirements.
• Month-End & Balance Sheet Management: Support month-end close processes ensuring accurate balance sheet reconciliations and reliable financial data.
• Management Reporting & Analysis: Prepare management accounts cash flow forecasts and analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Budgeting Forecasting & Cost Management: Assist with Group budgeting and forecasting including consolidation and identification of cost efficiencies.
• Systems Data Integrity & Finance Projects: Support finance systems implementation and improvements strengthening data integrity and governance.
• Collaboration & Organisational Capability: Collaborate across the Group to enhance financial capability and contribute to an inclusive high-performing culture.

As the successful candidate you will ideally have:

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accountant bringing strong technical expertise a proven track record in financial reporting and analysis and the ability to drive process improvements while supporting the organisations growth and financial integrity.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Have an accounting degree and be CPA/CA qualified.
• Be a TechnologyOne Finance super-user coupled with advanced Excel and BI tool skills.
• Have senior financial accounting experience across complex multi-entity portfolios.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial reports in compliance with AASB standards.
• Apply strong knowledge of accounting principles audit processes and compliance.
• Co-ordinate the development of budgets forecasts cash flow models and performance measures.
• Drive process improvements and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Communicate financial insights clearly to all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrate critical thinking adaptability and the ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborate effectively across multifunctional teams and stakeholders

In return we will offer you:

• Company-paid parental leave (14 weeks at 100% of current pay or 28 weeks at 50% of current pay)
• Employee assistance program with Uprise (6 session per year for staff and direct family members)
• Support through 25% on the full fees for courses offered by ECA as Staff Education Assistance
• Novated Lease
• Professional development programs
• Wellbeing brands discounts
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning

EEO Statement

At ECA we champion our organisational values which includes Celebrate diversity and inclusion thus we strive to be a place of growth where everyone can continually thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People people living with a disability women people who identify as LGBTIQA and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to all Australian Citizens Permanent Residents and applicants who hold a current and valid Visa with full working rights in Australia.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information on this role to gain insight into our team or if you need assistance due to a disability please contact Steven Hitchens at

Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!