Senior Accountant

About The Business

Scentia is a leading Australian education and training group, delivering future-focused learning solutions across short courses, vocational qualifications, higher education, and tailored corporate programs. Our brands include:

• Australian Institute of Management (AIM): Developing Australia's business leaders since 1941, offering hundreds of programs across 10 faculties
• AIM Business School: Our accredited higher education provider, delivering postgraduate business and management qualifications
• Australasian College of Health and Wellness (ACHW): Offering Australia’s highest-level qualifications in Applied Health Science

About The Role

As a Senior Accountant at Scentia, you’ll play a key role in managing financial reporting, compliance, and system improvements across a dynamic, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, support business growth through acquisitions and integrations, and ensure the integrity of our financial systems and reporting.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, including journals, accruals, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, and variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with AASB standards
• Oversee Balance Sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register
• Prepare BAS, FBT, and support income tax and audit processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial insights for business units
• Support ERP and finance system maintenance (NetSuite, Oracle); use Salesforce for reporting
• Contribute to system integrations, acquisitions, and process improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Vibrant office in the heart of Sydney with a supportive, fun, and collaborative culture
• Attend AIM courses for free
• Monthly Cake Days & Paid Volunteer Days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives

About You

• CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar accounting role, ideally in a multi-entity environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements
• Exposure to corporate tax, income tax, and FBT compliance
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced), with ability to quickly learn ERP systems
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, and Salesforce highly regarded
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

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