Accountant

Wesley College · Melbourne, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Closing date

4 November 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 23 Oct 2026

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About Wesley College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

650.7

413.4 teaching · 237.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

7.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

3,181

Language other than English

22%

Girls vs boys

1,431 girls · 1,750 boys

45%
55%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role 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 a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our St Kilda Road office.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the successful applicant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the College and its associated entities. The role will assist with a range of accounting and financial administration activities, including reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Working closely with members of the Finance team and stakeholders across the College, the Accountant will contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting, support compliance and governance requirements, and assist in the ongoing improvement of financial systems, controls and processes.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an accounting professional looking to further develop their technical accounting skills within a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the capacity to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 4 November 2…

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