We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Finance Officer – Accounts Payable

The Finance Officer’s key focus is to ensure the management and processing of all purchase orders, invoices and payments for all entities of both schools.  While the role has a substantive focus on accounts payable, the environment and the finance team are highly dynamic and over time it is expected the Finance Officer will gain a broad knowledge across the end of month duties and enjoy opportunities to further develop their skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Full function accounts payable including maintaining vendor master data, supplier account reconciliations and managing the accounts payable email inboxes
• Reconciliation of the monthly credit card transactions and upload to the system
• Reconciliation of allocated general ledger accounts in accordance with end of month deadlines
• Assisting with high volume receipting, invoicing and bank reconciliations
• Coordinating the petty cash function, including reconciliation and replenishment and as required assist staff with queries regarding expenditure recorded against their budget
• Adopting a proactive approach to resolving variances or discrepancies in the accounting system and referring them to the Finance Manager as appropriate
• Contributing to a culture of ensuring best practice and continual improvement across the finance department.

Our Schools

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, schools of the Society of Sacred Advent are two of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

St Margaret’s and St Aidan’s Anglican Girls Schools have a shared services model for key business functions.  The purpose of the shared services model is to provide the Schools with high quality business and customer service, while ensuring continuous delivery and effective and efficient use of resources. 

About You

The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable practices and procedures within a complex medium sized business operation and you will be able to demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A strong customer focus with a willingness to support and assist others as required
• Previous experience with high volume data processing preferred
• The ability to positively contribute to a team of finance professionals
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated experience in using a range of finance computer packages with the ability to learn new systems
• Have the ability to demonstrate initiative, along with the ability to maintain systems and procedures to meet strict deadlines and commitments

WHAT TO EXPECT

The benefits:

• Genuine potential for growth, development and mentoring within the team
• Additional leave days available
• A range of wellbeing initiatives offered to staff; employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations and massages to name a few
• Staff discount for tuition fees
• A great team environment with regular opportunities to participate in social activities, school functions and morning teas
• A competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate based on skills and experience

This is a full-time role and will be predominately based at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Ascot with the need to go to St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School in Corinda on occasion. 

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a professional, dynamic and community-based environment.     

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A full position description for this role can be located here.

To Apply:  Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and received by midday on 8 April 2024.  As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume. 

Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's and St Aidan's.  Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Please direct any enquiries to employment@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s and St Aidan's support the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and well-being of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All candidates are required to undergo a screening process as part of the recruitment process and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.