<p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB), a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern&nbsp;Beaches&nbsp;and the North Shore. Students are engaged,&nbsp;empowered&nbsp;and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,&nbsp;<i>Shaping Tomorrow Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 and beyond pathways.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Finance Lead, this role will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and timely financial operations across CSBB. It contributes to maintaining strong financial control, integrity of records, and efficient day-to-day finance processes.</p> <p>This role will work across a broad range of finance activities from reconciliations and transaction processing to compliance support and end of month reporting, all within a collaborative and supportive team environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances accurately and on time</li> <li>Process journals, payments, reimbursements and corporate card transactions with appropriate controls and documentation</li> <li>Support month-end close including transaction validation, reconciliations and reporting preparation</li> <li>Assist with BAS preparation and other ATO compliance obligations</li> <li>Maintain financial records that are accurate, well-documented and audit-ready</li> <li>Support Accounts Payable, payroll interfaces and related finance functions</li> <li>Respond to stakeholder queries and assist TechOne system users with practical, solutions-focused support</li> <li>Proactively identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements through to resolution</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid foundational experience in a similar accounting or finance support role</li> <li>Strong reconciliation and general ledger skills with a sharp eye for detail</li> <li>Exposure to BAS preparation and statutory compliance obligations</li> <li>Experience with accounting systems, familiarity with TechOne highly regarded</li> <li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think critically and take ownership</li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders</li> <li>Experience in education, not-for-profit or a similar values-driven sector (desirable)</li> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business (desirable)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <p>Working at CSBB means joining a team driven by purpose, collaboration and service.&nbsp;</p> <p>You’ll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>A warm and positive team culture where initiative is celebrated.&nbsp;</li> <li>Exposure to a broad finance portfolio to build and strengthen your skills</li> <li>Stability and purpose in a well-established organisation with long-term vision</li> <li>Modern Pennant Hills office with free onsite parking and nearby public transport</li> <li>Annual leave loading and ex‑gratia leave at Christmas</li> <li>Salary packaging options for eligible employees</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key requirements&nbsp;</li> <li>A current resume.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing date: 5pm on Friday 10 April 2026</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the role, please contact Jai Pradhan –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jai.pradhan@dbb.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Accountant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jai.pradhan@dbb.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Assistant%20Accountant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:jai.pradhan@dbb.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Accountant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jai.pradhan@dbb.catholic.edu.au</a></strong></p> <p>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes for this position will not be considered.</p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. We are committed to ensuring our schools are places where every student feels safe, supported and empowered to flourish. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and an essential part of leadership in this role.&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;</p>