Finance Officer/Graduate Accountant - Extended Contract to Sept 2025

Caloundra City Private School
Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast QLD
Financial Accounting & Reporting (Accounting)
Full time
$80,000 – $100,000 per year
Posted 27d ago

 

About our School                      

Caloundra City Private School is a non-denominational, independent school ideally located in Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast. Our School provides excellence in education for children from early childhood right through to Year 12 in a vibrant learning community. Students are at the heart of all we do with a focus on delivering personalised education and equipping our graduates with transferable skills for a bright, successful future. 

Overview

Caloundra City Private School is seeking applications from experienced School Finance professionals/Graduate Accountant to work alongside our Business Manager in the day to day financial management of our School.

The position will be offered as a contract position while our Finance Officer is on extended leave until September 2025.

 

Key responsibilities

Oversee the day to day financial duties of the school and Child Care Centre, including

Accounts Receivable -School fee preparation,management of accounts,debtor management

Accounts Payable

Human Resources and Payroll processing

End of month procedures, including BAS, bank reconciliations and superannuation processing

Assisting parents with School Fee enquiries

Assisting the Business Manager with the day to day running of school administration

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant qualification in business, accounting or finance

A current paid Blue Card is required

Current First Aide and CPR

Requirements

Exceptional time management and organisation skills

Experience in finance within a school environment with particular experience in payroll.

Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Desirable

Experience in TASS and Xplor software programs

Experience in Alii Software 

 

Applications will be accepted through the SEEK website or by email to [email protected]

Applications will be kept confidential and close 10th May 2024

 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a financial officer?
  • Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

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