Accountant

As an Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, analysis and business partnering across Arts Centre Melbourne. Working closely with Finance Business Partners and stakeholders across the organisation, you will prepare month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, analyse financial performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insights to support informed decision-making and organisational success.

• CA, CPA, ACA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Strong month-end accounting experience
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of general ledger and reconciliations
• Experience with variance and trend analysis
• Financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and modelling
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems
• Knowledge of Power BI, Calumo or similar reporting tools (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check required

The Finance Department is part of the Corporate Services Pillar and partners with teams across Arts Centre Melbourne to deliver strong financial governance, reporting and business support. Bringing together expertise in accounting operations, compliance, reporting and financial performance, the team provides the financial insight and controls that enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational objectives

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs  
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.  

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm Tuesday 18 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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