Job Description

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Summit Books, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Bundyi, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.au.

The Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is an integral part of the S&S Australia Finance team, central to our monthly financial reporting, smooth running of AP and AR processes, accurate processing of eBook and Audiobook revenues and responsible for ongoing balance sheet reconciliations. You will also be involved in a variety of finance projects aimed at improving our efficiency and the quality of service provided to the broader business.

The Job Role

This is a broad and visible role at the heart of the Finance team. You will ensure the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet, deliver timely group reporting, and be a trusted contact for colleagues across Australia, the UK, India and the US. Working closely with the editorial team, you will support budgets, forecasts and expense tracking, while also managing royalty contracts and statements, author and agent queries, and rights deals. You will help strengthen financial processes and controls, explain complex matters clearly to colleagues outside Finance, and support junior team members. With scope to guide others from the outset, the role offers a strong opportunity to build leadership experience.

The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be CPA/ CA qualified or working towards qualification either looking for a first role outside of audit practice or already working within a Finance team in industry. Media experience – whether in industry or audit capacity – is highly desirable. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills together with solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with accountancy software.

You will be a proactive team player, self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills as well as have good analytical skills and the ability to use judgement. You will have an inquisitive mind and be unafraid to question existing processes and suggest potential improvements.

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Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Simon & Schuster Australia cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in Australia or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage

Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd., subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.