Finance Officer

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to join a fast-paced office in Rockhampton Your new company
Join a Boarding School that boasts over 125 years of experience in the education of Primary and Senior School students, beginning from Prep to Grade 12. They are the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia.


Your new role
As Finance officer, you will report directly to the Finance Manger and find yourself carrying out duties including but not limited to;

• Oversee the operation of finance and administration, including the reception area, accounts payable and receivable
• General Administration duties as directed to ensure the success of the Finance team
• Preparation of monthly management reports in liaison with the Finance Manager
• Maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger & the asset register
• Administration Support to the Finance Manager & Board Secretary
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable day-to-day processing
• Assisting with preparation of the annual operating budget
• Assistance with general office duties as required
• Managing Corporate Credit Cards

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will require the following;

• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, relevant tax and statutory requirements for a non-profit
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, with a particular focus on Excel Spreadsheet 
• Highly regarded but not essential previous experience within the Education System / Non-for profit
• Experience in development and leading budgetary and forecasting processes
• Current Blue Card and the ability to Pass a pre-employment Police Check
• Experience with TASS and Sage will be highly regarded;
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as Finance Officer
• Experience in the preparation of financial reports;
• Strong Verbal and written Communication 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy  

What you'll get in return
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is what you have been looking for! With an immediate start at their office based in Rockhampton on an initial 15-month Permanent Contract with opportunity of extension. The position offers an attractive salary depending on experience, from $78,000 a year + Super. Enjoy a great work-life balance, working full-time Monday to Friday with a total of 38 hours per week.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Caitlyn Bonaventura now.


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