Accountant

Ipswich Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Grammar School is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounts team. The role offers exposure to month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and management reporting in a leading independent school.

Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will contribute to financial management, reporting functions, and process improvements within a busy school environment in Ipswich, Australia.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitoring financial performance and investigating variances.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting external audit requirements.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and capital expenditure reporting.
• Contributing to process improvements and finance projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, Ipswich Grammar School has been educating boys since 1863. Catering for boys from Prep to Year 12 through the outstanding education offered to boarding and day students, the School provides an inspiring, modern and supportive learning and working environment.

Ipswich Grammar School is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounts team. Whether you're starting your professional accounting career or building on existing experience, this role offers the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow across financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and business support in a complex and rewarding environment.

Working closely with our Director of Finance and broader Accounts team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions while contributing to the financial success of one of Queensland's leading independent schools.

As Accountant, you'll support the School's financial management and reporting functions, including month-end and year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and management reporting.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitoring financial performance and investigating variances.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting external audit requirements.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and capital expenditure reporting.
• Contributing to process improvements and finance projects.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

Resume

Ipswich Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all staff members, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under theWorking with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000before commencing employment with the School.Volunteer Blue Cards will be required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as The School reserves the right to close the job advertisement early, should a suitable applicant be found.