Position Vacant
ACCOUNTANT
FULL-TIME, PERMANENT
Cranbrook School is seeking an Accountant to join our Finance Department based at the
Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant provides professional and timely
financial, accounting and administrative support to the School.
Duties include asset and masterplan reporting, preparation and lodgement of monthly BAS,
reconciliation of various balance sheet and P&L accounts, budgeting assistance and
supervision and support of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Cranbrook School staff enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented
professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive
remuneration and benefits.
ABOUT YOU
You are a detail-oriented and highly organised accounting professional who is focused on
accuracy and financial integrity. With excellent attention to detail, you have demonstrated
your ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. You are flexible and
adaptable, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous
improvement of processes.
SELECTION CRITERIA
— Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field
— Relevant professional accounting qualifications (CPA, CA) will be highly regarded
— Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, standards and regulations
— Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills
— Highly organised, detail-focused, resourceful and with the ability to work under
pressure in order to meet deadlines
— Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
— Able to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels, with diverse
backgrounds and a wide range of age groups
— Able to take ownership of tasks, demonstrate initiative and produce work of a
consistently high standard
— Demonstrated experience in learning new technologies
— Able to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
environment
— A positive mindset and a customer service focussed approach to all interactions
— A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
— A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when
engaging with children.
Previous experience working in an educational environment will be advantageous.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a resume and a
cover letter addressing the selection criteria
and reasons for your interest in the position.
Applications should be submitted via email to
[email protected]. Details
of at least three referees will be requested
from the successful applicant.
CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2026
ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL
Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-
campus Anglican independent day and
boarding school for students in Pre-School to
Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls
into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation
across the campus by 2029.
Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-
class school that nurtures and enables every
student to fulfil their potential and thrive,
Cranbrook offers a values-led education
enriched by academic excellence and extensive
sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The
School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be,
rather than to seem to be” – underpins its
commitment to authenticity, character and
service. This well-rounded educational
approach provides an educational experience
that celebrates each individual and prepares
every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of
contribution within and beyond the School
gates.
Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on
approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney's
most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School
currently educates over 1,800 students across
four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael's
and St Mark's – a Junior School campus in Rose
Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue
Hill. The School's two Boarding Houses provide
care and accommodation for 75 students from
Years 7 to 12.
Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation.
We actively promote the safety and wellbeing
of all students and are committed to protecting
our students from abuse and harm.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND
WORKING RIGHTS
The successful applicant for this position will be
required to hold a current NSW Working with
Children Check clearance. Applicants must be
an Australian citizen or permanent resident or
hold a visa with appropriate working rights.
