Accountant

Full job description

Moore Theological College

Date advertised: 4th July 2025

Job Type: Full time, Temporary/Contract

Closing Date: 17th July 2025

Temporary full-time position (38 hours per week) for a period up to 15 months

Join a committed and experienced team and assist in stewarding the College’s finances

Based in Newtown; with access to hybrid working arrangements

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Finance team on a temporary full-time basis (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) for a period up to 15 months to cover a period of parental leave.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and joining an experienced team of Accountants, you will play an important role in stewarding the College’s finances by supporting the day-to-day processing of all College income and payments.

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following essential selection criteria:

Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or related discipline

Experience in preparing general ledger accounting entries, working with accounts receivable and accounts payable modules

Ability to work with a range of people

High attention to detail and accuracy, with good analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

Ability to support and promote the Christian Vision, Mission and Values of Moore Theological College

It is desirable that you also have:

Completed or working towards CPA/CA

Experience with a number of different accounting software packages, in particular Microsoft Great Plains

Experienced user of CRM tools and understanding databases

Experience in the higher education and/or not-for-profit sector

About us

Good ministry isn’t just about knowing the Bible. It’s about understanding it deeply, applying it wisely, and sharing it in a way that strengthens others. This is why, at Moore College, we’re passionate about equipping men and women for a lifetime of faithful gospel ministry. We do this by combining deep theological learning with real-world application in an engaged community shaped by a love for God's Word.

Our teaching staff are all invested in our students, helping them grow in wisdom, humility, and confidence in God’s Word. And our graduates are serving Jesus across the world— as pastors, evangelists, teachers, writers, translators and church planters— sharing the Lord's message of living hope.

We invite you to be part of this vital work— join our team as we work together to serve God for his glory. To learn more about us, visit www.moore.edu.au.

To apply

Please download the position description and application form here. The application form will require you to provide comprehensive responses to the selection criteria for this position. Please send the completed application form, along with your resume, to recruitment@moore.edu.au.

Please contact Ankita Chaves, People and Culture Manager, via the email address above or on 02 9577 9924 for enquiries.

Applications close: Thursday, 17 July 2025, at 9:00pm AEST.

You may be required to undertake background checks relevant to this position.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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