About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our collaborative and high-performing Finance team. As one of the Senior Financial Accountants, you will be responsible for providing high level accounting and financial services across Box Hill Institute.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing operational and capital expenditure in line with approved budgets and objectives
• Management of the fixed asset register and identifying opportunities for optimisation
• Overseeing financial transaction processing, journal adjustments, tax returns, reconciliations, period-end accruals, and the ongoing management of the chart of accounts, ensuring accurate reporting
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements including audit management
• Providing high level advice to stakeholders; driving a culture of operational excellence that aligns to BHI values and strategic goals
• Leading a small team; supporting their capabilities and growth opportunities

If you're looking to develop the next step in your career while contributing to a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity that reports directly to the Financial Controller and sits within the Finance area of the Operational Services division.

Please refer to the position description for further details.

About you:

• Relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification in commerce and/or accounting.
• CPA/CA accreditation or working towards completion.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a large organisation (Educational sector advantageous) including management of financial resources, project management, banking, and asset management operations in a public sector organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and other applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to provide sound advice and guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of finance and accounting issues.
• Experience in working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve organisational objectives and team goals.
• High level of critical analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify gaps and look for logical sequences of information.
• Ability to regularly plan and track progress on work tasks.
• Works independently and proactively identify opportunities outside of standard practice
• Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance
• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Mihika Crasta via mihika.crasta@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 17th October 2025

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.