Senior Accountant

WHO WE ARE? 

Scape’s vision is to be the Earth’s best living company (so you can see straight off the bat we are a conservative bunch!). We are a leading provider of student accommodation in Australia. We currently have the capacity to provide a home to 17,000 students (and are growing) and we don't simply provide a bed and roof; we also provide a unique, amazing experience and a safe environment to help students make the most of their studies. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Senior Accountant you will be a key player in the end-to-end accounting and finance cycle of the accounting and periodic book close process for Scape Finance Operations team ensuring that the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of Scape general ledger information and reports. You will work on stakeholder management, financial close, analysis of business drivers, budgeting & forecasting as well as working with the operational team to drive a mutual understanding and collaboration of the overall business improving the reporting and internal control processes. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Previous experience in a medium to large private trading company.
• Audit experience, preferably with a “Big 4” accounting firm.
• Previous experience in preparation and analysis of management and financial reports.
• Highly developed technical skills with working understanding of Australian accounting standards, taxation and corporate reporting, preferably in the hospitality and property sector.
• Experience with medium to large ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, and other MS Office products – Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Professionally qualified (CA/CPA) accountant with Australian certification.
• Team Management.
• Can do attitude with an ability to take on challenges and drive to resolution of issues.
• Energetic and determined to achieve goals and deadlines irrespective of obstacles.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to perform and review accurate input of information.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Strong communicator capable of conveying information to senior management.
• Effective and efficient in tasks and time management.
• Factual with an ability to reason and conclude using facts and not prone to suppositions 
• Organised with the ability to plan and to execute a plan
• Team player by actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of the team goals  
• Integrity with ability to question if something does not look right 
• Respectful throughout all interactions. 

PERKS & BENEFITS

At Scape, we are all about creating and sharing the good vibes. Below are just some of the scape-tastic perks of joining our team: 

• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Insurance discounts up to 10% (Bupa, nib and NobleOak)
• A month dedicated to your health and wellbeing (plus a day off, to celebrate however you want)
• ‘Escapes’ – stay at any of our buildings in any state for up to 5 nights free of charge
• Birthday leave
• Generous referral bonuses (up to $5k)
• EAP & Headspace (mental health, nutrition, finance support & more)
• Sonder & Duress support
• Wednesday Yoga on the terrace
• 4.30 pm Friday finish (social event)
• Anytime fitness corporate discount

Please note that we will review applications and contact candidates on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply for this opportunity, the better! 

If you feel you would like to join our team, apply now with your CV and 1-page cover letter! 

THE FINE PRINT 

This is a great time to join a growing business that is willing and able to make a difference for our student residents, stakeholders, and the community as a whole. At Scape we believe that we are most successful and effective when we work together as a team. And we believe that this is done best, wherever possible, in person. This role is based in our Scape HQ offices, 5 days a week.

No agencies please. 

At Scape we honor and welcome our rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.