School Accountant

Catholic Education South Australia offers education in faith-inspired schools, with 9,000 staff and over 52,000 students across 101 Catholic schools, dedicated to educational excellence and providing quality learning from the early years to Year 12. As part of a wider network of schools, CESA offers stability, growth, and the chance to be part of a team that makes a real impact in the lives of students, families, and the broader community.

St Margaret Mary’s School, Croydon, a community-focused, multicultural school with approx 350 students from Reception to Year 6, plus a preschool, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to oversee and manage its financial operations. This part-time position offers 30–35 hours per week across 43–45 weeks per year, providing an excellent opportunity to achieve a strong worklife balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice, reports, and planning support to school leadership

• Lead financial systems, budgets, and compliance processes

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, BAS, GST & FBT returns

• Manage payroll functions, salary packaging, and entitlements

• Prepare annual financial statements and support external audits

• Administer school fees, payment plans, and debt collection

• Support government funding submissions and grant administration

• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have accounting qualifications and strong experience in financial management, ideally in an education setting. You will have a good understanding of financial legislation, taxation, and payroll, and be confident in managing complex financial tasks while supporting both daily operations and longer-term strategic objectives.

• Proficient in finance/payroll systems and advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to provide clear and practical financial insights to support school leaders.

• Well-developed interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills.

• Trusted to maintain confidentiality, support staff in emergencies, and act with accountability.

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Certification in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care Settings (or willing to obtain)

• Current First Aid qualification (or willing to obtain)

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