Accountant

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing Professional Development

Discounted school fees for employees

Salary packaging available

Corporate discounts with Medibank

On-site gym and pool access

Annual Flu-vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. You will partner with the CFO, Principal and executive team to shape financial strategy and governance.

You will manage a Finance team, oversee statutory reporting and audits, and drive improvements to financial systems and controls across the school.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Experience in financial reporting and audit.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial operations, reporting and budgeting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to CFO, Principal and Board.
• Oversee statutory reporting, taxation and audits.
• Lead asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Drive improvements to systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

ABOUT US

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created Accountant role and make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will shape and lead the School’s day-to-day financial operations, guide a team of finance professionals and help build the strong financial foundations that support our future.

Combining strategic influence with hands‑on delivery, you will turn financial information into clear insight, lead budgeting and long‑term financial modelling, strengthen internal controls, oversee compliance and audit requirements, and contribute to Board and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee reporting. Working across the School, you will be a trusted partner who champions accountability, commercial discipline and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the School’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and long‑term financial modelling.
• Provide clear analysis and strategic financial advice to the CFO, Principal, Executive Team, Board and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
• Oversee statutory reporting, taxation, funding acquittals, external audit requirements and robust internal controls.
• Provide financial leadership for asset management, capital works, valuations, depreciation and lifecycle planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop a cohesive, technically capable and service‑focused finance team.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting, controls and business processes.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning complexity into clarity and building financial capability across an organisation. Comfortable engaging with executives, governing bodies and operational teams, you combine technical expertise with sound judgement, curiosity and a genuine commitment to service. You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce, together with current CPA or CA qualification.
• Substantial commercial accounting experience appropriate to the scope and seniority of the role, including demonstrated experience leading a finance team.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long‑term financial modelling and executive‑level analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, statutory reporting, audit management, internal controls and financial governance.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting, capital works reporting, valuations, depreciation and asset lifecycle planning.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems; experience developing dashboard reporting would be advantageous.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia and the ability to hold a current paid employee Blue Card before commencing work.

This role will suit someone who is ready to take ownership, contribute to key decisions and create lasting value. You will work effectively in a varied school environment, build trusted relationships and apply careful attention to detail and a practical approach to strengthen financial stewardship and help shape the School’s next chapter.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
• Corporate discounts with Medibank
• Access to our on‑site gym and pool
• Annual Flu‑vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre‑employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.