At Transit Systems NSW, our Finance team provides the financial insight and reporting that supports safe, reliable, and efficient public transport services.

We're seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract. If you enjoy financial reporting, analysis, and working in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact within a leading transport organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
• Complete balance sheet, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register and loan schedules
• Process creditors and reconcile contract income and debtors
• Ensure compliance with BAS, FBT, payroll tax, and superannuation obligations
• Support year-end financial reporting and external audits
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights and improve business performance

What We're Looking For

• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards completion)
• 5+ years' accounting experience in a commercial environment
• Experience with management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience with TIMS Analytics or similar ERP systems
• Experience in transport, logistics, or large operational businesses

Why Join Us?

• Join one of Australia's leading public transport operators
• Work in a collaborative and supportive Finance team
• Gain exposure to a large, multi-site business
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects across the business

About Us

In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds