School Accountant

Oxley College; Burradoo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxley College in the NSW Southern Highlands invites applications for a School Accountant to lead a small finance team. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support the Business Manager, and contribute to sound financial governance to sustain the College’s strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, statutory compliance and audit preparation within budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small finance team running the College’s finance function.
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow management, statutory compliance, audit preparation, sound financial governance and efficient financial operations.
• Delivering functions under the Business Manager in accordance with college policies, legislative requirements and budgetary constraints to assist decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Job description

Oxley College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational P–12 day school of approximately 850 students, located in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands; big enough to cater, small enough to care. Bowral is approximately 75 minutes south of Sydney Airport and within easy reach of Wollongong.

Oxley College is committed to fostering a dynamic, innovative and evidence-based learning environment that revolves around the needs of each student. Our child-centred approach ensures that high-quality learning and teaching are at the heart of the educational experience we offer.

We seek to inspire and empower students to enjoy their learning journey and apply their knowledge to understand the complexities of the world and their unique place within it. Our staff work in partnership with parents and carers to create an environment that nurtures each student’s academic, emotional, social and physical development.

Further information about the College and its programs can be found on the Oxley College website.

The Opportunity

The School Accountant is responsible for leading a small team running the College’s finance function, including the accurate day to day operations of the accounting team including assisting the Business Manager in the financial functions, resource and business management of the College. This includes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow management, statutory compliance, audit preparation, sound financial governance, effective financial controls and efficient financial operations.

Operating under the direction of the Business Manager, the School Accountant will deliver functions in accordance with the college policies, legislative requirements and within budgetary constraints to assist with decision‑making, long‑term financial sustainability and the achievement of the College’s strategic objectives.

Applications

Applications close at 4.00pm, Wednesday 14th October 2026, or earlier if a suitable applicant is identified.

All positions at Oxley College are child‑related employment. Applicants are required to hold or obtain a valid Working with Children Check clearance prior to commencing employment with the College.

Further information regarding the Working with Children Check is available from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.