Accountant

WHY CHOOSE THE SWANS?
 

• Admired Australian sporting team
• Inclusive and flexible work environment
• Employee perks and benefits
• Work in a new state-of-the-art facility

Our Club was born 150 years ago from hard work, grit and a relentless drive for success. We are rich in history and ambitious about the future. Together we share the journey and celebrate the wins. We are proud to be one of the leading football clubs, both on and off the field, in Australia.

When choosing a career with the Sydney Swans, you will join a team that stands up in the big moments. A team that is respectful, disciplined, and courageous. And one that has conviction. You will be part of something bigger.

Flexibility in hours, leave, location and dress translate to an environment where you can be at your best. 

We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

 

THE PERKS         

• Wellbeing programs to support healthy mind and body including access to gym facilities
• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
• Professional development support tailored to your goals
• Club memberships to enjoy games with your friends and family

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Play a valuable role in the Sydney Swans finance team as our Accountant, helping to deliver our commercial objectives and working closely with key stakeholders across the Club.

This role is responsible for:

• Management of the month-end reporting process including journals, reconciliations, contra, cost centre and balance sheet reviews
• Statutory compliance – FBT, GST and ABS reporting
• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting
• Accounts payable assistance – including the management of club credit cards
• Debtor management

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
 

• Tertiary qualification in accounting and/or finance related discipline
• Completed or commencing CPA/CA qualification 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting-based role
• Experience with ERP & CRM Systems (Dynamics 365 experience is desirable)
• Expert level in Microsoft office – particularly Excel

 

THE RIGHT PERSON

A great communicator – someone who has excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills and can build rapport with people at all levels of an organisation.

A problem solver – someone with strong analytical skills who is outcomes driven with great initiative and a solutions-focused mindset.

Hands on – someone who is happy to tackle all tasks thrown at them with a ‘can do’, roll your sleeves up attitude.

 

TO APPLY

 

To be considered for this role please submit a one-page cover letter that addresses:

• Why you are the ideal person for the role
• Why you want to join our team

Send the cover letter along with a copy of your CV to - [email protected]  

Applications should be a maximum of four pages, including cover letter, and less than 5MB in size.

 

Applications close 10 March 2024

 

As we expect a high level of interest in the role, only those applicants short listed will be contacted.

The Sydney Swans do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Sydney Swans Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

The Sydney Swans are committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. All staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check as part of their employment with us.