School Accountant - Private Education

SUMMARY:
School Accountant – Group Shared Services position.

A leading organisation in the private education sector is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented School Accountant to join its Shared Services finance team. This is a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires exceptional multitasking ability, accuracy under pressure and strong financial acumen.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the full finance function across multiple campuses, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• A recognised bookkeeping, finance diploma or accounting degree.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity or education environment.
• Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to perform under intense pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Highly organised, task-driven, and process-oriented.
• Customer-centric approach with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and modern financial systems.

• Manage financial accounting processes across multiple entities within Group Shared Services.
• Prepare, analyse, and review monthly management accounts, reports - ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Track expenditure against budgets, conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights.
• Ensure billing accuracy for customers, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, accounts payable and reconciliation processes.
• Manage debtors and collections processes in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and submit CAPEX applications and related reporting.
• Deliver timely month-end close and reporting activities in collaboration with campus and head office teams.
• Partner with internal finance, operations and academic departments to ensure effective financial control and alignment.