Assistant Accountant

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song, and a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage.

Opera Australia is the largest and busiest performing arts organisation in Australia, with over 800 opera performances a year, including opera seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, musical theatre, opera concerts and a range of other activities. Through its touring arm, the Company reaches out to communities in regional Australia, and also delivers an extensive program to school students. Opera performances are broadcast and distributed nationally and internationally.

The Company manages the Opera Australia Orchestra and also works in partnership with Orchestra Victoria. The Company works with leading directors and designers, and employs a large number of highly skilled people in the areas of scenic construction and painting, wardrobe and wig-making, stage production, and management and administration. Overall, the Company plays a vital role in developing and sustaining a specialist skills base in this unique area of the performing arts.

For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au/

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 Australia’s 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 Nation's Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women's 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 10 October 2025.

For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at People@opera.org.au

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 Australia. In 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.