Assistant Accountant, Research, Deakin University. Burwood, Melbourne VIC. Assistant Accountants (Accounting). Other (Education & Training). Contract/Temp. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements. Full-time and fixed-term until March 2026. HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time).
Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Assistant Accountant, Research, you will: Provide assistance with the preparation, tracking and monitoring of annual budget submissions, quarterly forecasting, ad-hoc reporting, analysis and interpretation of variances, month end close, year-end accruals
Ensure financial transactions reflect, and are in accordance with, grant and contract funding rules and compliant with Deakin policies. Adhere to best practise end-to-end grant accounting processes that ensure all associated financial transactions are administered efficiently, effectively, accurately, and fully reconcilable.
Alongside Researcher and Deakin Research team, responsible for creating, maintaining and ensuring research project data and details are reflected accurately across various systems. Prepare, analyse and initiate approval of monthly, annual and end of project research acquittals, including review with Researcher. Assist in the provision of information or investigation with respect to audit queries and requests.
To be successful, you’ll have: A degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Office Administration with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training. Experience in Research Finance, financial grant management highly desirable. Demonstrated accounting knowledge and experience, including preparation and monitoring of complex budgets and producing financial reports. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of academic staff with differing levels of financial knowledge and differing levels of understanding of research management guidelines which must be adhered to Experience in assisting with managing finances for a medium to large organisation and utilising financial management information systems, preferably in a higher education environment.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
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Contact Jerry Gay Senior Management Accountant Research at jerry.gay@deakin.edu.au