Assistant Accountant

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia (OA) is one of the nations most important cultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artistic excellence OA presents over 500 performances each yearreaching more than 650000 people through opera musicals and concerts. Its productions span iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne as well as regional centres across the country.

This year OA is celebrating its 70th anniversary marking seven decades of artistic excellence innovative programming and national impact. From its beginnings as a small community-driven company to its place today as the nations premier opera company OA continues to reimagine opera and musical theatre for contemporary audiencesnurturing Australian talent commissioning new work and sharing extraordinary stories through music and song.

OA is committed to artistic innovation national reach and cultural leadership. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off the stage; collaborates with leading international and local companies and brings extraordinary stories to life through music and song. With a full-time orchestra dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce OA is Australias largest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australias performing arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide.

For more about OA please refer to our website:

Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences life experiences self-expression and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail orientated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. This permanent role is responsible for the accurate and timely posting of box office journals reconciliation of ticketing debtors and supporting corporate accounting functions including fixed assets GST/BAS capital expenditure and audits.

Key Responsibilities

Upload/post Tessitura import files daily and maintain Tessitura/SUN transfer desk and mapping tool (including new GL codes)

Post monthly box office journals capture/deferral of future seasons revenue/costs and release on commencement

Reconcile ticketing Tourism and credit card debtors; prepare refund reconciliations and royalty calculations

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss analysis; investigate variances to forecast

Assist with OA annual audit and audits of associated entities

Prepare/post GST journals monthly BAS FBT and withholding tax returns; complete ABS surveys

Manage capital expenditure tracking budgeting and forecasting

Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation additions disposals

Post deferral journals for booking and card fees banking journals accruals and prepayments

Support process improvements internal controls and finance projects as directed by the Financial Accountant or Senior Finance Manager

About You

Proven accounting experience with journal posting reconciliations and reporting

Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Tessitura and SunSystems (or similar) desirable

Understanding of GST BAS FBT and withholding tax

Highly organised detail-focused strong time management and problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting; CA/CPA studies desirable

What we offer

Being Australias National opera company we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious Creative Collaborative Brave and Inclusive and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.

Hybrid and flexible work environment

Strong diversity and inclusion priority

Generous Leave Policy including First Nations Cultural & Ceremonial Leave Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave Education Leave Womens Health Leave Gender Affirmation Leave and more

16 weeks paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary

Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses

Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you then click Apply to send through your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on the 27 March 2026.

For any enquiries about this role please contact our People team at

Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences life experiences self-expression and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression.