Accountant

APRA AMCOS is a member-owned music rights management organisation, positioned at the intersection of music, data and technology. We have more than 124,000 members who are songwriters, composers and music publishers. We license organisations to play, perform, copy or record our members’ music, and we distribute the royalties to our members. We are looking for a driven, self-starting professional with a proactive mindset to join our Finance team. In this newly established role, you will be a key member of the core team, serving as the Accountant and reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, with responsibility for providing accurate financial records to support the organisation’s reporting, governance, and compliance obligations. We are looking for candidates who have completed or working towards their CA/CPA qualification. The role is based in our Ultimo office, which is on Gadigal land.    As an Accountant, your responsibilities will include:Assist and deliver on accurate and fully reconciled general ledgers Month end journals, tasks and reconciliations Monthly analysis and preparation of the FBT, BAS and Income tax returns Assist with external audit requirements  To thrive in this role, you'll need:Strong high-volume general ledger environments and reconciliations experience BAS, FBT, income tax experience Indirect tax knowledge across ANZ Strong stakeholder engagement  What You'll Love:Our friendly and collaborative work environment. Our team thrives on our values of collaboration, respect, skill, imagination, and accountability. Hybrid work options, combining the convenience of remote work with in-office collaboration. Generous employee benefits such as: learning and development programs; 18 weeks paid parental leave (including for adoption, foster or kinship care); discounted private health benefits; novated lease vehicles arrangements; access to financial services; employee assistance programs and more. Ready to be a valued addition to our team?Take the plunge and apply now – we're looking forward to hearing from you! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the right fit for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We're excited to learn more about you! We are committed to being a culturally safe and responsive workplace where staff from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and supported.  While this role requires specific skills and experience, we encourage people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people with disability who are interested in this position to put an application in, even if they’re not sure if they meet every single bit of the selection criteria. Contact Information:For any questions, feel free to reach out to Carla O'Neale, Senior Manager, People & Culture coneale@apra.com.au . We look forward to hearing from you! We are keen to make our candidates comfortable so they can show us their best. Please feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team (hr@apra.com.au) to discuss support or adjustments in our recruitment process that may be required.