Senior Accountant

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant/ Accountant to support a school in the inner west.

Your new company

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to manage end-to-end finance and support the amazing Business Director of a growing school in the inner west. This role will be based in the office 5 days per week, but flexible work hours can be offered.

Your new role

  • Support the Business Director with strategic decisions, through the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
  • Provide strategic financial analysis and reporting to support executive and Board-level decisions.
  • Develop and refine financial models and scenario planning for strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare business cases and cost–benefit analyses for capital projects and major investments.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term cashflow management processes.
  • Assist the Accountant and oversee all banking, reconciliations, month end process, accruals, journals and depreciation schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (GST, FBT, statutory reporting).
  • Strengthen financial governance and internal controls; drive process improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a CA/CPA qualified Senior Accountant or Finance Manager with experience of leading the end-to-end finance processes and strong strategic acumen. You must have excellent communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

A permanent role working for a growing organisation within the education sector. Located in the Inner West, please note this role is 5 days in the office so you must be able to travel every day.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Catherine.stewart@hays.com.au, or call us now 8226 9738.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2928947

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Catherine Stewart, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 13, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0282269738

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