Permanent Full-Time Position

Waverley College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This permanent role is ideal for a customer-focused professional who takes pride in maintaining accurate accounts and records and delivering outstanding service to our for-purpose school community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Day-to-day accounting and closing of Month-End & Year-end

- Financial Reporting and Compliance

- Systems and Process improvement

About You:

- A professional with proactive approach to customer service

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

- Current qualification with an accounting body

- Minimum 5 years-experience in accounting

- Proven knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Goods and Services Tax

- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Lookups and Pivot tables as a minimum. Macros and Power Queries will be considered a bonus)

- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

- Confident communicator and able to engage across finance and non-finance audiences

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team





Waverley College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition and you are required to be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the community. This is an chance to join a College where your skills are valued, your creativity is nurtured, innovation is actively encouraged and where our people are valued.

How to apply:

Applicants must have a current working with children check and have the right to work in Australia permanently. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role by applying here.

The full role description can be found here, and any enquiries can be direct to Andre Airola at: 02 9369 0***

For more information about Waverley College, please visit: waverley.nsw.edu.au/information/employment

Invitations to interview may be extended beyond the close date and /or reduced should a suitable candidate be found.

Closing date : 16 August 2026

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

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