Accounting Services Analyst

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. 

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here. 

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home 
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Team Leader, Accounting Services, the Accounting Services Analyst is responsible for preparing, analysing and maintaining reconciliations and financial reporting across the MACS Shared Services school portfolio.

Working within the Accounting Services team, you will support consolidated and regional portfolio reporting, investigate and resolve variances, and work closely with schools, Finance Business Partners and Shared Services colleagues to strengthen financial controls. The role will also contribute to continuous improvement and the development of consistent, efficient reconciliation and reporting practices across MACS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly and annual reconciliations across MACS Shared Services schools and assigned regional portfolios.
• Generate and review reconciliation reports, investigate variances and aged reconciling items, and ensure issues are resolved within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare, review and process journals, including bulk journals and high-volume centralised transactions, in accordance with MACS accounting policies.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Tax, Group Finance, Finance Business Partners and schools to support accurate reporting and strong financial controls.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules, variance commentary and supporting documentation for consolidated, regional and external audit reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of reporting templates, dashboards and tools to improve and standardise financial processes.
• Support broader team operations through cross-training, knowledge sharing and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with progress towards CPA/CA desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and variance analysis, preferably within a shared services, education or not-for-profit environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, audit requirements and month-end and year-end processes.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate financial data, resolve variances and provide meaningful commentary.
• Experience using large-scale ERP or finance systems, with capability in dashboard reporting and process improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email ***********@macs.vic.edu.au

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026