Assistant Accountant

St Peters Lutheran College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition fee concessions

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Free parking

Accommodation in term breaks

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly (Brisbane) is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. The role supports accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial administration across the College.

You will work with a supportive team, contribute to improvements, and provide timely financial information to help school leaders make sound decisions. Start date is December 2026; permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate qualification in Accounting or Finance, or extensive relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, bookkeeping principles, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, budgets in not-for-profit/education.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Budgets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

St Peters Lutheran College – Indooroopilly QLD

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.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College visitwww.stpeters.qld.edu.au.

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 theBlue Card Services website here.