Assistant Accountant

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role supports financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and administration, contributing to sound decision-making across the College.

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate accounting qualification or relevant experience, with strong ledger, reconciliation and data integrity skills, in a not-for-profit/education context.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced in financial accounting, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets and administration within not-for-profit or education sectors.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across a school community.

Responsibilities

• Support key College operations and financial decision-making.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, budgets and financial administration.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to maintain data integrity and drive process improvements.
• Provide timely financial information to support sound decision-making for the College.

Skills

Financial accounting

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Not-for-profit experience

Education sector experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Christian ethos

Education

Undergraduate accounting qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

About the Role St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports

• Support key College operations and financial decision making
• Join a collaborative, values led Finance Team
• Indooroopilly location, with free onsite parking

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team.

This role supports the delivery of accurate financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, and financial administration across the College. Working closely with a supportive team, you will help maintain the integrity of financial and operational data, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide timely financial information that supports sound decision-making across the College.

• Location:Indooroopilly, Brisbane
• Start Date:December 2026
• Employment Type:Permanent, Full Time

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

What You Bring

• A relevant undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, and/or extensive relevant work experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting, bookkeeping principles, and general ledger and bank account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, budgets, and supporting financial administration processes, preferably within a not for profit or education sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, interpret and evaluate financial data accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse school community.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

What We Offer

Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Competitive salary with support for ongoing development
• Family-friendly benefits including tuition fee concessions
• Wellbeing support (EAP and annual flu vaccinations)
• Lifestyle and convenience perks: café, free parking, and Ironbark accommodation in term breaks
• A rich co-curricular program where staff can lead what they love

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here .

All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2250 Students
201 TeachingStaff
146 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) is a P-12 coeducational day and boarding college of 2,250 students. The Lower Primary with Years Prep-4 has three classes at each level. The Upper Primary provides a program tailored to meet the needs of students in Years 5-6. St Peters Junior High offers Years 7-9 students a program to support young adolescents. The Senior School provides a program for Years 10-12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside VET and QSA courses.