School Accountant

School Accountant | Two days per week

Belmont Christian College invites applications from suitably qualified School Accountant to commence in Term 1, 2025 to serve as a part time Accountant in our Finance Department. This position is for 7.6hrs per day, 2 days per week, 48weeks pa + 4 weeks A/L.

We are now seeking expressions of interest from anyone who is passionate about assisting Kingdom Education and working in a productive team environment with students.

The successful applicant should:

● Be a committed Christian who is actively involved in their local church.
● Have a genuine love of children and be committed to their growth in learning.
● Contribute to the life of the College community.
● Expect to be part of a God-honouring collaborative staff team.
● Demonstrated financial experience, ideally as a degree-qualified accountant with professional accreditation (CPA or CA preferred), or equivalent capabilities gained through extensive practical experience.
● Strong Excel skills and experience in using accounting software systems.

Details of the role involves:

● Overseeing financial management by maintaining accurate accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring timely reconciliations and compliance with financial processes.
● Strengthening governance through robust financial controls, risk management, and continuous improvement of compliance measures.
● Collaborating effectively to identify process and system improvements while leveraging expertise and technology to enhance outcomes.
● Applying strong analytical skills for reporting, maintain productivity through adaptability, and ensure success with thorough planning and preparation.

The School Accountant plays a key role in the Finance and Operations Team. And collaborates with the Business Manager and Finance Team to manage audits and refine financial systems. The role directly supports the Finance Team in general.
This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who is passionate about Christian education, adopts a relational approach to their work demonstrating experience and a willingness to partner with teachers, students and parents.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 07 January 2025.

To Apply: Please complete the application form on our website and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the full selection criteria outlined in the job description