Accountant

Accounting/Finance; Victoria; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley College Melbourne seeks a motivated Accountant to join the Finance team in a permanent, full-time role based at the St Kilda Road office. The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end processes, and contribute to timely financial reporting and strong governance.

The ideal applicant will bring attention to detail, analytical skills and a collaborative approach, working with stakeholders across the College to maintain

Qualifications

• Requires accounting acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations.
• Assist with reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Prepare financial reporting and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Wesley College Melbourne is a diverse and dynamic coeducational learning community with a 160-year history of delivering outstanding academic education. As one of Melbourne's largest independent schools, Wesley educates more than 3,400 students from Early Childhood to Year 12 across three metropolitan campuses.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our St Kilda Road office.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the successful applicant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the College and its associated entities. The role will assist with a range of accounting and financial administration activities, including reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Working closely with members of the Finance team and stakeholders across the College, the Accountant will contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting, support compliance and governance requirements, and assist in the ongoing improvement of financial systems, controls and processes.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an accounting professional looking to further develop their technical accounting skills within a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the capacity to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 4 November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.