Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to join us as Assistant Finance Manager, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help lead the College’s Finance function by taking day-to-day responsibility for monthly management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and external reporting requirements. Your experience managing teams will ensure you are able to provide oversight, coaching and guidance to the wider Finance Team.

This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a CA or CPA qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and someone who is genuinely curious and committed to process improvements and innovation.

Central to this role is the ability to build relationships and bring out the best in the team, delivering exceptional financial support to budget holders and stakeholders across the College.

Click here for the position description.

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following:

Qualifications and experience:

- CA (preferred) or CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a comparable role within a large or complex organisation.
- Previous experience as an external auditor desirable.
- Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to identify, investigate and explain variances to budget and reconciling items in monthly reconciliations.
- Experience and competency in the monthly management reporting process, including month end close, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Oracle NetSuite is preferred.
- Experience working in a school environment is desirable but not essential.

Capabilities and attributes:

- Proactive by default – you identify what needs to be done and act on it, rather than waiting for direction.




- Comfortable moving between the big picture and the detail, with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly through month end, budget and audit periods.
- Confident and credible when working with non-finance stakeholders, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound judgement and discretion, with the capability to hold the department steady and make decisions in the Finance Manager’s absence.
- A cooperative team player committed to continuous improvement, including the use of automation and AI to drive efficiencies.

Above all, you will share and bring to life our five core values – Care, Courage, Responsibility, Respect and Integrity – in the way you work with colleagues, budget holders and the wider Pymble community.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

Financial
School fee discounts, discounts on places in our Early Years School for 0 to 5-year-olds, salary packaging, financial support for further study (subject to approval), and access to discounts with over 700 retailers and suppliers through the Pymble Discounts app.





Health and wellbeing support
Free confidential coaching and counselling, onsite preventative health checks, use of our pool and gym, various staff-led exercise groups and free annual flu vaccinations.

Social and community connections
Termly staff gatherings, whole-school Christmas party, book club, onsite parking, morning tea during term time, onsite cafes, lunch ordering service and a beautiful staff lounge and kitchen.

Family-friendly support
We walk the talk when it comes to supporting families at home in all their shapes and sizes, with above MEA paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, breastfeeding facilities and family access to our library.

Professional Learning
Extensive opportunities including a welcome program for new starters, leadership programs, postgraduate study support, mentoring and professional learning grants. See Grow Your Career for full details.

Transport
Limited onsite parking. Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking, free local mini bus route.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Monday 24 August, 2026.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Assistant Finance Manager (Pymble)
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