About the Role
As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering financial insights, ensuring cost control, and driving business performance across the Wests Group & the Newcastle Knights.
Responsibilities:
* Management Reporting & Financial Analysis: Prepare and present monthly management reports, budget analysis, and cost control measures to support decision-making.
* Financial Operations: Process general ledger journal entries, review finance team entries, preparation of monthly workpapers and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
* Bank & Payroll Oversight: Review payment and payroll files, and manage monthly account reconciliations.
* Compliance & Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly BAS, annual FBT returns, and audit workpapers.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various business units to provide financial insights, analysis, and support.
* Team Leadership: Manage and guide a small finance team, providing mentorship and support in day-to-day operations.
About You
Requirements:
* 5+ years' experience in an accounting environment, with a strong background in management reporting, cost control, and financial analysis.
* Proven experience managing a team and working collaboratively across business functions.
* Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize complex tasks.
* High technical proficiency in financial systems and a willingness to learn new applications.
About us
The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference, and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights.
Employee Perks and Benefits:
* Paid parental leave (including 12 months of maintained superannuation)
* Flexible work options
* Wellbeing Leave
* First Nations Cultural Leave
* Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and public holidays
* Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
* Free meal and free coffee provided for managers while on shift
* $25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to all clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates and unlimited creche)
* Discount accommodation rates at The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
* 15% Discount at Reflections Holiday Parks
* Discounted nib Health Insurance
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
* Free annual flu vaccinations