About the Role
Opera Australia is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial information and supporting sound financial decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage month-end financial processes including Box Office journals, revenue deferrals, reconciliations and royalty calculations
• Record and reconcile miscellaneous income across multiple revenue streams
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals and variance analysis against forecast
• Deliver management reporting, financial analysis and support monthly forecasting in partnership with department heads
• Account for technical manufacturing costs, labour and project charges
• Support audits, statutory financial statements and tax compliance (BAS, FBT, withholding tax, AASB 16)
• Manage payroll, leave entitlement and other on-cost journals and complete ABS surveys
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and internal controls
About You
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related field
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Excel capability
Experience in the arts, not-for-profit or cultural sector is highly regarded but not essential.
What We Offer
As Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at Opera Australia.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• Strong diversity and inclusion focus
• Generous leave policies including First Nations Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women’s Health Leave and Gender Affirmation Leave
• 16 weeks’ paid Parental Leave and continued superannuation during Unpaid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary packaging options through SmartSalary
• Discounted retail goods via Swag Rewards and partner businesses
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia performances
If this sounds like you, click Apply to submit your CV and cover letter.
About Opera Australia
Opera Australia (OA) is one of the nation’s most important cultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artistic excellence, OA presents over 500 performances each year—reaching more than 650,000 people through opera, musicals and concerts. Its productions span iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as regional centres across the country.
This year, OA is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of artistic excellence, innovative programming and national impact. From its beginnings as a small, community-driven company to its place today as the nation’s premier opera company, OA continues to reimagine opera and musical theatre for contemporary audiences—nurturing Australian talent, commissioning new work and sharing extraordinary stories through music and song.
OA is committed to artistic innovation, national reach and cultural leadership. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off the stage; collaborates with leading international and local companies, and brings extraordinary stories to life through music and song. With a full-time orchestra, dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce, OA is Australia’s largest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australia’s performing arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide.
For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au
Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.
