Accounts Officer

Scone Grammar School

Scone, NSW 


Finance / Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 October 2025


Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter and part of Newcastle Anglican, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation. We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well.

<p>This role supports the financial operations of the school, working closely with NASC and internal stakeholders to enhance finance-related processes. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable, overseeing school purchasing in line with policy, maintaining accurate records for co-curricular charges, supporting bursary applications, and handling day-to-day banking. The role also serves as the primary contact for school-based finance queries and provides general support to the NASC finance team and school leadership.</p> <p>Location: <strong>Upper Hunter, Scone</strong><br> Part-time | 19 hours per week&nbsp;<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday Tuesday, Thursday 8am-11.30am, Wednesday 12-4.30pm and 12-3pm Fridays - Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><br> Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and/or equivalent experience preferably in accounting and/or&nbsp;bookkeeping<br> Availability to work during non-term times<br> Previous experience working in finance administration position<br> Strong administration and data entry skills<br> Experience in Finance systems and Excel<br> NSW Working with Children Check<br> National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)<br> Committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team<br> Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School</p> <p><strong>Why you will love working with us:</strong><br> Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at&nbsp;Scone Grammar School and&nbsp;the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. &nbsp;As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican Schools</li> <li>Salary packaging options (maximise your take home pay)</li> <li>Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!</li> <li>Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW&nbsp;</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave</li> </ul>