Senior Accountant

This key second-in-charge role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, business analysis, and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes. Working closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, ICT, and other departments, you will provide valuable financial insights that support school operations and strategic planning. This role is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on accounting expertise with data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key priorities for the role include:

• Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of management, Board, and statutory reports.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modelling to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and audit processes, including preparation for annual audits and year-end reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and reporting through automation, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage compliance reporting obligations, including government, regulatory, funding, and governance reporting requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the School to provide financial analysis, business cases, project reporting, and insights that support operational and strategic outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time position.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring relevant experience and systems knowledge. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will drive efficiency and accuracy within the Finance team, whilst embodying the values of the School, and promoting Wenona in a positive manner.

Benefits We Offer

·         Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.

·         Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.

·         Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.

·         Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and weekly morning tea provided.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via Wenona Careers and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees.

This role requires the successful applicant to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, valid NSW Police Check and to be vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check)