Financial Accountant

Position 
The Financial Accountant is responsible for undertaking a range of financial and accounting responsibilities at the College in partnership with the Finance Team to ultimately ensure the effective management and control of the College’s finances. 

The Financial Accountant reports to and takes direction from the Finance Manager and is accountable to the Director of Strategy & Business and Executive Principal.
The incumbent must have excellent organisational skills, demonstrate high communication skills and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a team. 

• Commencing 1 June 2026 or by negotiation 
• This is a full time ongoing position, working Monday to Friday
  
• Primarily based at the Pakenham Campus 
  
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce is required
  
• A professional accounting qualification (either CPA or CA) is required

Key Duties  

• Maintain accurate and financial records in a timely fashion
  
• Coordinate interim and final audits with the external auditors
  
• Ensure that all of the College’s cost centres/business activities are regularly analysed and reviewed  
  
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all compliance and statutory reports
  
• Remain up to date on relevant Australian Accounting Standards and legislation
  
• Contribute to system development or improvement 

For further detail, please click here to view the full position description.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via  job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Why should you join Beaconhills?

• Inclusive and supportive community
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
• Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Berwick Campus located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave per year
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
• 16 weeks parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• 2 weeks of paid partner leave
• Salary packaging available

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Monday 6 April 2026 at 9.00am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.