Accountant

Accountant | Freshwater Christian College 

Are you a finance professional looking for a role where your work supports a greater mission?

Freshwater Christian College (FCC) is a vibrant K-12 community located on a beautiful 40-acre tropical campus in Brinsmead, Cairns. We are dedicated to our mission of Life, Love, and Learn—providing a Spirit-filled environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered to reach their God-given potential.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Business Manager, offering a unique opportunity to apply your professional expertise within a supportive, faith-based educational setting.

The Role

As our Accountant, you will play a vital role in the financial stewardship of the College. You will manage the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring our resources are effectively managed to support the College’s mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and assisting with annual statements and external audits.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Supporting the Business Manager in developing annual budgets and monitoring performance through variance analysis.
• Payroll Administration: Managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with superannuation and relevant awards.
• Accounts Management: Assisting with accounts payable/receivable, including supplier payments, fee invoicing, and professional debtor management.
• Statutory Compliance: Managing BAS, GST, PAYG, and FBT lodgements, along with government financial questionnaires and grant acquittals.
• Financial Governance: Maintaining robust internal controls, reconciliations, and asset registers to ensure the integrity of the College’s records.

About You

You are a mid-level accounting professional with a high level of integrity and a heart for service. You are looking for more; you want to contribute to a culture of strong financial stewardship that ultimately benefits our students and community.

Selection Criteria:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in accounting or bookkeeping, including payroll and financial reporting. Experience in the education or NFP sector is highly regarded.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software. Knowledge of TASS (The Alpha School System) is a significant advantage.
• Mission Alignment: Full alignment with the Christian values, virtues, and Statement of Faith of Freshwater Christian College.
• Compliance: Ability to obtain a Queensland Positive Notice Working with Children Blue Card and be legally permitted to work in Australia.
• Character: A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.

• Why Join Freshwater?
  Community: Work in a “village feel” environment where relationships are prioritised, and staff are supported.
• Purpose: Know that your financial expertise directly supports a safe and empowered learning environment for over 600 students.
• Environment: Enjoy our unique, lush tropical campus in Cairns.

Apply now to become a part of the Freshwater story.

Applications close at 8 am, Monday, 2 March 2026. 

Freshwater Christian College is committed to student safety and wellbeing. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough screening process.

The College reserves the right to remove the job advertisement when a suitable applicant is found.

Freshwater Christian College is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. All potential employees will comply with the College’s Child Protection Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy and Procedures.