Research & Revenue Accountant
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 6 $103,866 - $110,801 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
UNSW is seeking four Research & Revenue Accountants to join our Research & Revenue Accounting team. These roles are essential in supporting the effective financial management and compliance of externally funded research grants and contracts. Reporting to the Research & Revenue Manager, each accountant will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, acquittals, and certified statements in accordance with funding agreements, accounting standards, and university policies. The positions also contribute to major institutional reporting requirements such as the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC). Successful candidates will provide timely, consistent, and reliable financial information to researchers, funding bodies, and internal stakeholders, while building strong relationships with Operational Finance, the Division of Research, and academic staff. These roles also support continuous improvement in financial processes and contribute to a high-performing team environment focused on service, compliance, and accountability.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and progressing towards a CA or CPA Qualification and/or relevant professional sector experience.
- Demonstrated experience in accounting processes, reporting and analysing financial information, providing accurate advice and delivering financial services.
- High-level attention to detail and ability to deliver results in line with required deadlines and quality parameters.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team as well as work independently under broad direction.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with initiative and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and continuous improvement of processes.
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, adopting a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as other computer applications, enterprise systems, and the delivery of reports.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 28th August 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
