Nowra Christian School is currently inviting applications from committed Christians of Protestant persuasion who are active in their local church, to join our Finance Team immediately, as a:
School Accountant
Full-time role leading the accurate and timely management of the school's finance operations.
Reporting to the Business Manager, you will oversee core operational finance functions, including tuition fee billing, debtor management, payroll oversight, and departmental financial support – while managing administrative staff and retail operations across the school.
Join a supportive Christ-centred team where community, care and purpose underpin everything we do.
Selection Criteria
Strong Christian faith and active membership of a local Protestant church
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within an independent school, educational institution, or complex multi-departmental business.
Demonstrated experience with Australian tax regimes (GST, FBT, Payroll Tax) and Australian Accounting Standards.




Advanced expertise in school management and finance systems (e.g., TASS, Synergetic, Veracross, Xero, MYOB) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modelling, nested formulas, lookup tables) & Google Suite.
Robust leadership capabilities with proven experience supervising administrative and operational staff.
High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate sensitive financial matters diplomatically with families.
Superior organisational and problem-solving abilities to manage competing deadlines during peak term transitions, budget cycles, and audit period
Qualified CPA or CA highly desirable
Mandatory Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
Reference from current Protestant church minister
Completion of the school's online application form
Current NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance
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📌 School Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Nowra Christian School
📍 New South Wales