Position 
The Senior Accountant is responsible for undertaking a range of financial and accounting responsibilities at the College in partnership with the Finance Team to ultimately ensure the effective management and control of the College’s finances. 

The Senior Accountant reports to and takes direction from the Finance and Procurement Manager and is accountable to the Business Manager and Executive Principal. The incumbent must have excellent organisational skills, demonstrate high communication skills and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a team. 

• This is a full time ongoing position, working Monday to Friday
• Commencing as soon as possible or by negotiation 
• Primarily based at the Pakenham Campus 
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce is required
• A professional accounting qualification (either CPA or CA) is required 

Key Duties  

• Maintain accurate and financial records in a timely fashion
• Coordinate interim and final audits with the external auditors
• Ensure that all of the College’s cost centres/business activities are regularly analysed and reviewed  
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all compliance and statutory reports
• Remain up to date on relevant Australian Accounting Standards and legislation
• Contribute to system development or improvement 

For further detail, please click here to view the full position description.

If you have any queries, please contact the Human Resources team via job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au 

Employee benefits - what we offer:

• Ability to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of leave per year
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Both campuses located close to the Monash Freeway

Why Beaconhills?

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, staff wellbeing, community service and sustainability. Enjoy the benefits of working at Beaconhills:

• Salary packaging available
• Free & ample onsite parking
• Onsite child care (wait lists apply)
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Help us achieve our goal of being zero waste to landfill by 2030

Applications

Applicants must have a current Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and any relevant Learning Support or Education Support qualifications. 

Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses your suitability to the position description
• A PDF version of your curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Monday 20 January 2025 at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt, early applications are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.