Job Description
Position: Finance OfficerLocation: LauncestonEmployment Status: Permanent, Full-timeOrdinary Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm.Reports To: Finance Manager
About the Role: This client-facing role involves liaising with staff, students, parents, and other community members. As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the efficient processing of accounts receivable for the School. Your main tasks will include billing, receipting, reconciliation, and monitoring of parent accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Fees, Billing, and Accounts Receivable:
- Generate detailed invoices for student fees, levies, and other school activities.
- Ensure all charges are accurate and reflect the current fee schedule.
- Record payments received, including donations, and provide timely receipts.
- Send out updated monthly account statements to parents or guardians.
- Review account statements and transaction records to identify inconsistencies.
- Communicate with relevant parties to address discrepancies promptly.
- Identify overdue payments and follow up in accordance with procedures.
- Maintain professionalism while discussing payment obligations and negotiate feasible payment plans with the approval of the Finance Manager or CFO.
Commercial Debtors
- Process payments made against specific customer codes.
- Follow up on outstanding debtors and resolve issues.
- Create invoices for the hire of school facilities and other business-related activities.
General Duties
- Daily receipting and cash handling, including petty cash reconciliations.
- Completion of daily bank reconciliations.
- Participate in professional learning to update knowledge and practices.
- Establish and maintain respectful collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
- Support other roles within the finance team.
Key Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent competency.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Relevant recent experience with a computerised financial system.
- Experience in an administrative role within a school environment is advantageous.
- Proficient use of IT hardware and software, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient use of databases, including data input and retrieval.
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration or the ability to obtain.
Attributes And Personal Qualities
- Honest, trustworthy, and ethical.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a respect for confidentiality.
- High standards of professional conduct.
- Strong customer service skills and personal presentation.
- Optimistic, energetic, and dynamic.
- Respectful and kind with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work as a member of a high-performing team.
Qualifications
Accounts Officer Experience
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
This client-facing role involves liaising with staff, students, parents, and other community members. As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the efficient processing of accounts receivable for the School. Your main tasks will include billing, receipting, reconciliation, and monitoring of parent accounts.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : A$ 68000
Salary Max : A$ 68000
Currency Type : AUD