Financial Accountant

For more than 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has supported schools and communities across the state. Today, we are Western Australia’s second-largest education provider, supporting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff. 

We’re seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team within the Finance, Infrastructure and Digital Technology directorate. This key role delivers accurate and timely financial and taxation reporting while supporting statutory obligations, operational decision-making and effective budget management across CEWA. 

This is a fixed-term position to cover parental leave. 

Why Join CEWA? 

• Salary of $118,464 - $132,666 plus superannuation  

• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures 

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate 

• Professional development and career growth opportunities 

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and corporate health discounts 

• The opportunity to contribute to financial outcomes across a large, values-driven education system 

About the Role 

Working within the Finance team, you will support high-quality financial governance through accurate reporting, sound accounting advice and effective stakeholder collaboration. You will work closely with program managers, team leaders, senior management and external auditors to meet reporting obligations and support informed financial decision-making. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Prepare accurate and timely financial, taxation and monthly management reporting 

• Assist with CEWA’s consolidated statutory financial statements 

• Coordinate budgets and support effective financial management across assigned business units 

• Ensure GST and FBT obligations are completed accurately and within required deadlines 

• Monitor accounting standards and regulatory changes, providing practical recommendations for CEWA 

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support strong financial controls, compliance and service delivery 

About You 

You are a qualified or progressing accounting professional who combines strong technical capability with accuracy, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You can explain complex financial information clearly, manage competing deadlines and build effective relationships with stakeholders across an organisation. 

Essential requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 

• CPA or CA qualification, or active progress toward completion 

• Minimum three years’ experience in a Big Four, mid-tier or financial accounting role 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, AASB standards and financial reporting requirements 

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills 

• Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of your duties 

Highly regarded: 

• Experience in an education, large not-for-profit or public practice environment 

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description, please click here. 

Interested applicants should submit: 

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria 

• A curriculum vitae outlining employment history, qualifications and certifications, with a minimum of two professional referees 

The successful applicant will be required to provide: 

• A National Criminal History Check issued by the Department of Education WA 

• 100 points of identification