Event Accountant

Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

The opportunity

The Event Accountant plays an important role in helping Marvel Stadium deliver outstanding sporting and entertainment experiences by providing accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting that supports informed decision-making and strong commercial outcomes.

Working within the Marvel Stadium Finance team and reporting to the Finance Manager – Stadium, you will support AFL matches and major events through event financial reporting, stakeholder partnering, car park and ancillary revenue reporting, procurement support and financial analysis.

This role offers hands-on exposure to major national and international sporting and entertainment events, with opportunities to build expertise in commercial finance, event accounting, financial performance reporting and ROI analysis within a high-profile operating environment.

What you’ll own

You’ll help ensure the financial performance of Marvel Stadium events is accurately reported, understood and supported through strong stakeholder partnerships and disciplined financial processes.

You’ll add value through:

• Preparing, reviewing and finalising financial returns for AFL matches and major events held at Marvel Stadium
• Ensuring event revenues, costs and settlements are accurately recorded and aligned with contractual and commercial agreements
• Partnering with event promoters and stakeholders to confirm post-event financial outcomes, resolve discrepancies and support timely settlements
• Maintaining accurate documentation, reconciliations and audit trails across event-related financial activities
• Acting as a key finance contact for event promoters, managers and touring partners, building trusted and collaborative relationships
• Supporting financial insights and reporting for event debriefs, helping stakeholders understand performance outcomes and opportunities
• Managing car park revenue reporting, reconciliations and performance tracking across event and non-event periods
• Supporting billing, income tracking and financial oversight of contractual arrangements and recurring revenue streams
• Assisting procurement activities, including purchase order management, invoice review and cost allocation processes
• Supporting compliance with AFL and Marvel Stadium financial controls, policies and procurement requirements
• Contributing to post-event reviews, ROI analysis and solution-focused reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, systems and financial insights across the event portfolio

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in finance, accounting or a similar role
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations and financial analysis with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, events and deadlines simultaneously
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Experience building productive working relationships across finance, operations and commercial teams
• Sound understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements and accurate record keeping
• Ability to analyse financial performance and provide clear, practical insights to support decision-making
• Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and cross-functional teamwork
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in understanding operational and financial performance drivers

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in event finance, commercial operations, venue, sport or entertainment environments
• Experience using Workday Adaptive and Dynamics 365
• CPA/CA qualification, or commitment to undertaking professional accreditation

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
• My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
• Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
• My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners
• AFL Silver Memberships for permanent team members, so you can enjoy the action at Marvel Stadium and the MCG with family and friends
• 6 months paid primary parental leave with no qualification period for permanent team members

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you’re a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 3 July 2026