Job Title: Management and Planning Accountant
Location: Parramatta Campus (Hybrid Role)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 12 December, 2025
About Alphacrucis University College
Alphacrucis University College (AC) is a leading Christian higher-education institution committed to delivering quality teaching, research and training in theology, education, business, leadership, counselling and related disciplines. With a strong focus on equipping graduates for influence in their communities, AC combines academic excellence with a practical, faith-centred approach to learning. Our Parramatta campus is a growing hub for students and staff, fostering innovation, collaboration and service.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management and Planning Accountant to support the CFO and Senior Accountant with financial compliance, reporting, forecasting and oversight of student-related revenue. This full-time permanent hybrid role, based at our Parramatta campus, plays a key part in ensuring AC meets its regulatory, audit and operational financial obligations while driving continuous improvement across the finance function.
Applicants should be committed Christians, demonstrating alignment with the Christian beliefs and practices of Alphacrucis University College.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & External Reporting
- Manage reporting obligations for FEE-HELP, Commonwealth Supported Places, TEQSA and ACNC.
- Monitor bank covenant compliance and prepare reporting for the CFO and Finance & Audit Committee.
- Support external audits relating to tuition fees, debtors, cashflows and reconciliations.
Financial & Management Reporting
- Prepare monthly Executive Reports and quarterly reports for the Finance & Audit Committee and Council.
- Ensure accurate reporting of tuition fees, direct costs and student-related financial activity.
- Monitor and report on field trip financials, including pricing, costings and variance analysis.
Student Revenue Oversight
- Work with Student Services and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate enrolment data, invoicing, refunds and debtor management.
- Analyse student fee performance, budget variances and forecasting.
- Oversee direct costs related to enrolments and reconcile student revenue and debtors across systems.
Forecasting, Budgeting & Cashflow
- Support monthly forecasting with the Senior Accountant.
- Prepare cashflow forecasts for fundraising, operations and capital projects.
Financial Operations & Support
- Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable.
- Assist with financial oversight of tuition fees and direct costs.
Projects & Systems Improvement
- Support finance systems and process improvement projects, including AP automation and new system implementations.
Field Trip Financial Oversight
- Prepare costings, pricing and profitability analysis.
- Monitor performance against budget and provide financial insights.
About You — Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- Experience in higher-education finance (FEE-HELP, CSP, TEQSA) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with ACNC or NFP reporting is desirable.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, management accounting and regulatory compliance.
- Committed Christian aligned with the values and beliefs of Alphacrucis University College.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial and legislative requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Collaborative team approach.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, confident and adaptable.
- Positive attitude toward change.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV to careers@ac.edu.au by 12 December.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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