Financial Accountant

Bioeconomy Science Institute • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our Finance & Business Performance team on a full-time, fixed-term basis to cover a period of parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to use their financial acumen and leadership skills to improve business performance and enhance the impact being made by the Finance team. As our Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial information. You will have primary responsibility for fixed assets and capital expenditure, including maintaining the fixed asset register, managing depreciation, and supporting business cases for major capital projects. You will also work closely with the Group Finance Manager to support: statutory and group financial reporting management reporting budgeting and forecasting cycles accounting requirements for BSI’s subsidiaries and associates This role partners across the organisation, including with the Business Planning & Performance team, science and infrastructure teams, and wider corporate functions. To view the full position description for this role, please click here or visit our careers page.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• CA qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting experience
• Experience working with Tier 1–2 financial management systems
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building capability
• A commitment to accuracy, consistency, and high‑quality financial work

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial information
• Primary responsibility for fixed assets and capital expenditure, including maintaining the fixed asset register, managing depreciation, and supporting business cases for major capital projects
• Work closely with the Group Finance Manager to support: statutory and group financial reporting management reporting budgeting and forecasting cycles accounting requirements for BSI’s subsidiaries and associates

Benefits

• The opportunity to support world-class science in a role that truly matters.
• A culture that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace guided by our organisational values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level