Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Accountant - Financial Reporting

Ultimo Campus

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

$110,972 - $119,576 package includes salary ($97,771 - $105,290), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for supporting the financial control & treasury team in all respects, including the accounting, measurement, and statutory/internal reporting. The Accountant – Financial Reporting will be involved in cashflow projection, preparing Fringe Benefits Tax Return, transaction accounting, analysis and control across the finance function of TAFE NSW. 

About You 

You will have a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably pursuing CPA or CA qualification. Your extensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, the Public Finance and Audit Act, Treasurer’s Directions, Fringe Benefits Tax, GST and other government regulations, policies and procedures is essential to your success in this position. 

You will have the ability to identify and analyse trends, review data and identify opportunities to improve systems or processes. A high attention to detail is critical to ensure the accuracy of accounts and compliance to current accounting standards, work processes and controls. 

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 12th July 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (max 1 page)  
• Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (MAX 300 words)

Targeted Question – Describe a time you developed a cash flow forecast using inputs from multiple departments. What method did you use, and how did you ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance with NSW Treasury guideline, and risk management?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Mayur Tankariya, Financial Manager via email Mayur.Tankariya@tafensw.edu.au.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.