Accountant (12 Month Mat Leave Contract)

Job Description

Salary: Media Industry Experience // Career Opportunity NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room. NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia’s feel-good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVE AA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio. Our values are integral to how we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy. THE ROLE: We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Accountant to join our dynamic and diverse Finance team for a 12-month maternity leave cover. Based in Sydney and reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll step straight into a fast-paced environment where you will provide a wide range of accounting support to the business. This is a Full-time, Fixed-term contract until February 2026. In this role you will work closely across different stations within Nova Entertainment. Specifically, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Monthly reconciliations of a variety of balance sheet accounts Reconciliation of promotional budgets including working with key stakeholders Preparation of monthly BAS Maintenance of Fixed Assets Registers Prepare fortnightly payroll Other general reconciliations and analysis as required. Exposure to budgeting & forecast To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Previous experience as a Junior Accountant or Graduate Accountant Be passionate about the radio and media industry Fluency in MS Office with intermediate capabilities in Excel Problem-solving skills Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally To support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate: A high-performance culture where you will work among a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before it Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs) Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t want to boast, but it is a lot) Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2025 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins) This is a full-time, fixed-term, hybrid position located in our Pyrmont offices. Our teams are dynamic, engaged and highly collaborative and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional career development. Depending on the needs of the business we welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate. Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: The Aim: Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way. Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award-Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives. Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application. @welcomehereproject #FollowTheRainbow #ACONWelcomeHere What’s next? Please attach your resume and cover letters stating why you are interested in this opportunity Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days. Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews. Police Checks may be required. Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr