Accountant

Anglican Schools Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglican Schools Corporation is seeking an experienced Accountant to maintain financial control and provide analysis for ASC schools. You will manage General Ledgers for 3-5 campuses and ensure ASC policies and Australian GAAP are applied in reporting.

The role requires strong communication with financial and non-financial stakeholders and a collaborative approach to delivering insightful reports and practical recommendations for ASC leaders and governors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline; CPA/CA qualified or working towards qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in finance-related roles with strong financial and analytical capability.
• Clear and confident communication with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver accurate reporting, sound advice and practical insights.
• Collaborative team player aligned with ASC values.

Responsibilities

• The Accountant is part of a team that maintains financial control and provides analysis and advice for ASC schools.
• You will have primary control of the General Ledgers (P&L and Balance Sheet) for 3-5 assigned schools.
• Produce reports and financial data to support decision-making by ASC leaders and governors.
• Collaborate with ASC business partners and school staff to gain insight into events, strategies, and issues affecting schools.
• Role requires a confident communicator invested in the success of ASC and its schools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline

CPA/CA qualified or working towards

Job description

Anglican Schools Corporation – Hurstville NSW

The Anglican Schools Corporation (ASC) is a network of 19 schools operating across Greater Sydney, the South Coast and the Central West of NSW. We are committed to serving Christ by equipping students for His word, through the provision of affordable, quality Christian education.

The Opportunity

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your financial expertise supports meaningful outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative, values-led workplace where servant-heartedness, belonging and Christ-centred principles guide everything we do.

The Role

The Accountant is part of a team that maintains financial control and provides analysis and advice for ASC schools.

You will have primary control of the General Ledgers (P&L and Balance Sheet) for 3-5 assigned schools. This includes ensuring the consistent application of both ASC policies and Australian GAAP in the production of financial and management reporting to support informed decision making.

Your role involves collaborating with ASC business partners and school administrative staff to gain insight into important events, strategies, and issues affecting schools. With this understanding, you will deliver reports and financial data that support effective decision-making by ASC leaders and governors. The role requires a confident communicator who is personally invested in the success of ASC and its schools.

For more detailed information, please refer to this Role Description (copy and paste URL below)

https://www.tasc.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ASC-Role-Description-Accountant-2026.pdf

About you

You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business discipline and are CPA/CA qualified, or working towards qualification.

You have a minimum of 5 years work experience in finance related roles, with strong financial and analytical capability, with the ability to deliver accurate reporting, sound advice, and practical insights.

You communicate clearly and confidently with both financial and non-financial stakeholders and demonstrate a strong customer service mindset.

You manage deadlines effectively, show attention to detail, and remain proactive and flexible in a dynamic environment.

You are a collaborative team player who contributes to team goals.

You align with ASC’s Christian values and mission, making a positive impact that fosters belonging and serves others.

You hold full Australian working rights.

You hold, or are willing to obtain, a NSW Working with Children Check