Senior Financial Accountant

Job No: MARASH2060
Location: Ashgrove

Senior Financial Accountant

Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.

The College has a vacancy for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This is a full-time, ongoing position with a salary range from $110,000 - $120,000 per annum.  

The Senior Financial Accountant works under the general supervision of the Director of Finance to ensure efficient financial management, compliance and reporting to comply with relevant statutory requirements.

 

Typical duties include:

  • Financial Reporting

Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts

  • Accounting and Finance Records

Process month-end and year end journals – accruals, prepayments and adjustments

  • Insurance

Assist with the completion of the Annual Insurance Renewal

  • Regulations

Assisting the Director of Finance with the preparation of government statutory returns and ASBA Financial Performance Survey.

  • Budget

Monitor income and expenditure items against budget and highlight any budgetary concerns to the Director of Finance in a timely manner.

 

Download the full Duties Statement here.

 

Essential Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary level business or accounting qualification and membership of a recognised accounting body (eg CA/CPA) or
  • Business or accounting qualification and working towards CA or CPA qualification.
  • Applicants must have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a medium to large business.
  • Applicants must have a Blue Card (Working with Children).

Applicants should address the criteria above in their application.  


How to Apply

  • Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position.
  • Resume including two referees.
  • An overview of how you meet each of the essential selection criteria
  • A completed application form which is available from the College website

The Recruitment Process

Applications close 9:00am 16 July 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an Interview on a day shortly after the closing date.

All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.

Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.

Download the Marist College Ashgrove application form here.

 

For enquiries only (please do not email your application), please contact:

Staff Services 

Marist College Ashgrove

Ph 3858 4534 

hr@marash.qld.edu.au

Incomplete applications will not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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About Marist College Ashgrove

Founded in 1940, Marist College Ashgrove is an independent Catholic boarding and day primary and secondary school for boys, governed by Marist Schools Australia. Our enrolment is approximately 1,690 boys from Years 5 to 12. Our current staff of over 250, in various roles are highly valued and respected for the gifts and talents they bring to our community. Staff are offered many opportunities for professional learning and career development and are well supported when acquiring new skills. We welcome applications from forward-thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment. We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the college in every life context and be exemplary team players.