Senior Accountant | College

Job Description

 Wesley College Melbourne is a diverse and dynamic coeducational learning community with a 160‑year history of delivering outstanding academic education. As one of Melbourne's largest independent schools, Wesley educates more than 3,400 students from Early Childhood to Year 12 across three metropolitan campuses.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and contribute to the ongoing operational and financial excellence of Wesley College Melbourne and its associated entities. This is a permanent, full‑time position based at our St Kilda Road office, with an immediate commencement available.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting. The position is responsible for managing day‑to‑day accounting functions, maintaining strong governance practices, and supporting operational objectives across the College.

The successful candidate will engage closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation, providing expert accounting support, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks.

We are seeking an individual with strong technical accounting capability, exceptional attention to detail, well‑developed analytical skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small, high‑performing finance team.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 27 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.