Assistant Accountant

About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We are located in Orchard Hills at the foot of the Blue Mountains with easy access from the M4 motorway.

We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency with our Great Learning, Well People framework, unifying our approach to pastoral care and personal excellence.

About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and collaborative person to join our Operations team in the Finance division. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.

In the role of Assistant Accountant, you will be working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the school’s financial operations are accurate, timely and well controlled.  The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day accounting processes, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.  This is a busy role with lots of variety, and we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and thrives in a team environment.

Your hours will be 7.55am to 3.55pm Monday to Friday, and there are occasional out of hours’ time commitments required to support executive events.

A copy of the Position Description is available by emailing hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au

About You
Along with a current Working with Children Check, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or similar (or working towards)
• CA/CPA (or working towards) – desirable
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, parents and other members of the wider community
• Willingness and flexibility to assist the team in all areas
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight timeframes
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Strong ICT skills across a range of platforms, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Current First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential)

Benefits
We offer:

• Significant staff discount on school fees K-12
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Experienced team of education professionals
• Fitness Passport
• Annual First Aid training and flu vaccination
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite parking
• Competitive salary

Applications close 4.00pm Wednesday 24 June 2026
Be an early applicant – Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au to download the Employment Application form.  Please email your application and supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au.  Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.