School Finance Officer

School Finance Officer

Position Type

School Operations

Commence Date

31 Jan 2026

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE / Hours per week

Part Time

Year Levels

Primary

Subject(s) / Grade

Finances / Grade 5

Role Details

St Columba's Memorial School is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to join our team.

Under the moderate direction of the Principal, the Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the school's business and financial activities, including :

• Managing the school's budget and preparing financial reports to support planning and decision-making.
• Overseeing payroll processing, employee leave entitlements, and applying Enterprise Agreement provisions.
• Essential experience in payroll processing and employee entitlements management is required for this position.
• Administering the school's fee billing, collection, and reconciliation processes.
• Processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, BAS and GST, and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems is required for managing financial transactions and reporting.
• Coordinating with the CESA Finance Team, School Board Finance Committee, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and relevant policies.
• Preparing end of year financial statements and assisting with audit processes.
• Actively participating in school events, meetings, and contributing to the life of our community.

To be considered for this role you will have :

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