Overview

Caloundra City Private School is seeking applications from experienced Accountants to work alongside our Business Manager in the day to day financial management of our School.

The position will be offered as a contract position to cover a period of extended leave until October 2025.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance funtions of the school, including assisting with the daily operations across creditors, debtors, payroll, PAYG, BAS, Superannuation and WorkCover. The Accountant is also responsible for a range of wider finance related tasks such as statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the school and it’s trading activities.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating budgets, forecasts and performance/analytical reports.
• An understanding of GST and ideally, how it relates to Schools. 
• Exceptional verbal communication skills to support interaction with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple and urgent priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• CA / CPA qualified with practical, commercial experience.
• Experience utilising TASS and Alii advantageous.
• Experience in the financial management of a Childcare centre

Applications will be accepted until Friday 12th July. Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before this date.

A current Blue Card is required

Applications will be accepted through the SEEK website 

Applications will be kept confidential.