<p><strong>The Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Group Accountant to join our Finance Department. This key role is integral to leading financial management and accounting functions for both Sheldon College and the Sheldon College Foundation.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Director of Business and Finance, the Group Accountant will oversee budgeting, financial processes, and strategic financial projections. They will also work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure best practices in financial management are upheld.</p><p><strong>Benefits&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><p>At&nbsp;<strong>Sheldon College</strong>&nbsp;we are striving to be an Employer of Choice. We believe that&nbsp;<strong>People Make the Difference</strong>&nbsp;and reward staff by&nbsp;providing industry leading benefits supporting their Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family and Professional Growth and&nbsp;Learning. Some benefits include:</p><ul><li>Above Award remuneration.</li><li>Salary Packaging.</li><li>Superannuation Co-Contribution.</li><li>College Paid Parental Leave.</li><li>On-Site Early Learning Centre &amp; Prep - 12 College employee fee discounts.</li><li>College provided Staff Lunch &amp; Coffee and Cake days every term.&nbsp;Lunch provided at training and Professional Development days.</li><li>Staffroom essentials incl. Bread, Raisin Toast, Condiments,&nbsp;Tea/Coffee, Milk.</li><li>Health initiatives including time saving onsite pop-up clinics.</li><li>Health Insurance and Specsavers Discounts.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and&nbsp;Staff Wellness Committee.</li><li>Support for career progression and a strong focus on professional development supported release time.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilities and Resources that enable you to be the best, innovative professional in your field.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar financial management role.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA/CPA qualification preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in school financial management and government reporting.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities</li><li>Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in modern accounting software and systems (e.g., MYOB, Xero, SAP).</li><li>Effective time management skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach to work.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high degree of empathy and professionalism.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure, team-oriented environment</li></ul><p><strong>About Us </strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sheldon College&nbsp;</strong>is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic,&nbsp;sporting and cultural arenas with access to&nbsp;state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Our teachers are our most valuable investment. Every member of our academic staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to&nbsp;provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of&nbsp;<strong>Love,&nbsp;Laughter and Learning.</strong></p>