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Assistant Accountant/Finance OfficerJohn Paul College • Daisy Hill, QLD, AU
Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer

Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer

John Paul College • Daisy Hill, QLD, AU
5 days ago
Job description

About the Opportunity

John Paul College is one of Queensland's largest independent co-educational schools, providing a seamless learning journey from Early Learning to Year 12 across our 33-hectare campus in Daisy Hill.

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to join our Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller via the Senior Accountant. This is a hands-on bookkeeping and accounting support role, ideal for someone who enjoys accurate, methodical processing work and is happy to be a flexible backup across our key finance functions, including payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Formal accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are open to full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) arrangements, worked across 4 or 5 days per week.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the General Ledger, journals and reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly bank and ledger reconciliations
  • Maintain asset registers and apply correct GST treatment
  • Support the termly fee run and corporate credit card administration
  • Backup AR and AP Officers, including cover during short-term leave
  • Support payroll processing, timesheets, leave data entry and accuracy checks
  • Assist with new starters, terminations and pay/leave changes
  • Assist with financial reports, annual statements and the FBT return
  • Support ongoing accounting system maintenance with discretion around sensitive information

View the full position description here.

About You

You'll bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in an accounting, bookkeeping or finance support role
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of finance data processing
  • A sound understanding of GST compliance and relevant financial regulations
  • Strong computer literacy, with advanced Excel skills highly regarded
  • A flexible, team-oriented approach, happy to step in as backup across payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed
  • Formal accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential, and candidates not seeking further CPA/CA progression are welcome
  • Availability to work 4 or 5 days per week, full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE)

How to Apply

Applications are to be made by clicking Apply below.

To assist us with determining your suitability for this role, please ensure your application includes the following information -

  • Your cover letter is addressed to the attention of Lisa O’Neill – Recruitment Officer and should share with us your experience and what you will bring to the role
  • Your current resume includes your qualifications and employment history.
  • And the names and contact details for at least two professional referees.

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.

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