Accountant

Description:

About Us
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.
About The Role
This is a rare opportunity for an inspired Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, values focused organisation with multiple competing priorities. Working in close collaboration with the CFO and other Finance professionals, you'll be responsible for assisting with the managing of EREA Flexible School Ltd multi-campus Finance operations. This role requires a degree of decision-making, judgement and the exercising of delegated authority, whilst successfully cultivating positive working relationships. The successful candidate will embrace the EREA Flexible School Ltd key principles of honesty, respect, participation, safe & legal. The successful candidate will operate with the passion of supporting the young people educated by EREA Flexible Schools Ltd at the heart of everything they do. This role will be based in Brisbane but will assist the SA, WA and NT Branches of the Accounts department.
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Key Attributes And Experience
Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.Formal tertiary Accounting/Business qualification with CA or CPA and relevant professional experience.Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.Demonstrated ability to adapt to new and changing environments.High degree of experience with budgets, preparation of end-to-end management accounts and school financial reporting systems.Willingness to travel inter-state to other school sites as required
What We Offer
Our people are our most valuable asset in providing quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition to the young people in our schools. As an EREA Flexible Schools Ltd employee, you will receive:
Competitive salary structure including PBI salary sacrificingHybrid flexible working arrangements12.75% superannuation and extra leave daysAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition
How To Apply
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lauren Davies, Finance Manager EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email lauren.davies@flexi.edu.au or phone 0476 977 162
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3pm (AEST) MONDAY 3 MARCH 2025
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.