Senior Accountant

Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Applications close: 23 March 2026

At Trinity Lutheran College, our Finance team’s goal is to operate at the highest standard. To help achieve this, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team.

Centrally located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Trinity Lutheran College is a Christian co-educational institution committed to delivering a holistic, world-class education. At Trinity, we value people who take pride in their work and contribute positively to our College community.

In this role you’ll support the Finance Manager by undertaking key accounting responsibilities such as FBT reporting, BAS submissions, Payroll Tax submissions, working with auditors and other core accounting activities.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to also: 

• Design and implement new ways of working, embracing technology and using AI to improve efficiency and work electronically

• Streamline monthly and quarterly reporting, adding meaningful commentary to results to help inform decision-making

• Partner with key leaders to support their understanding of budgets and spending requirements

• Create 1–10 year budgets to inform strategic decisions

• Join our construction project team, supporting the financial management of upcoming construction projects

• Act in the role of Finance Manager from time to time

Who we're looking for:

• You’ll have strong technical accounting knowledge, along with CPA or CA qualifications

• You’ll be naturally warm, glass-half-full and have a good sense of humour

• Be passionate about doing things well – we genuinely want someone with strong attention to detail who works to a high standard

• Experience working collaboratively with teams, solving problems and thinking critically and creatively

• Ability to clearly articulate how you have improved processes or outcomes within your current workplace

Salary will be commensurate with experience, broadly between $80k and $120k

This role would suit either an experienced accountant seeking work/life balance and an opportunity to step away from the corporate environment, or an up-and-coming accountant looking to broaden their skillset and grow in a varied and meaningful role.

Please include a one-page cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit and/or describing how you have improved something in your current role. This forms an important part of our selection process.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in strengthening the College’s financial systems, reporting and long-term financial planning

• Work closely with senior leaders across the College, helping translate financial insights into informed decision-making

• Contribute to meaningful projects, including upcoming construction and strategic planning initiatives

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The college expects all staff, students, and the community to embody the values and beliefs of our Lutheran school, reflecting commitment to our policies and educational excellence. For further information about our school, please visit our website: tlc.qld.edu.au.

How to Apply
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we invite you to submit your current CV and include a one-page cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit and/or describing how you have improved something in your current role. This forms an important part of our selection process.

If you would like further information about the role prior to applying, please contact John McDiarmid, Chief Operating Officer, on 07 5556 8*** or email *******@tlc.qld.edu.au

Applicants must hold current Working with Children Check (Blue card) to be eligible for this role. Interviews of suitable candidates will commence as soon as they are identified.

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Trinity Lutheran College is an equal opportunity employer