About The Role
Take the next step in your finance career with an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of Accounts Payable functions, while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and professional environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills, broaden your expertise, and make a meaningful impact within a leading organisation.
The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable is part of the Finance team that oversees the financial operation of the Whole School and the CGS Foundation. This position will assist the financial operations of the School ensuring these are completed in an efficient and accurate manner.
Responsibilities
* Process Purchase Orders and Supplier Invoices accurately through the School's accounting program
* Process all Creditor payments including Bank Transfers, International, BPAY and Direct debits
* Monitor interest rates to facilitate Bank transfers of daily funds to manage School cashflow requirements
* Maintain and develop the Creditor and Purchase Order components of the Schools online Financial System including assisting users with training and support
* Assist in the management of the Staff Travel, Mobile Phone and Uniform Policy
* Triage accounts inbox enquiries and assist with email and phone enquiries from staff and creditors
* Other Finance Department and administrative duties as directed and required
* Manage and distribute Finance Department mail
* File audit trails, creditor documentation and other paperwork as required
* Month-end reporting and reconciliations
* Assist and manage other Finance Department functions if other team members are absent as directed and required
* Follow-up on overdue payments with creditors
* Maintain accurate records and reports in relation to accounts payable ledger
* Document and maintain accurate database communication and correspondence records with creditors
* Provide information when required to allow accurate reporting and budgeting
* Liaise with Auditors during the interim and year-end process
* Implement and update agreement of payments/direct debits with creditors
* Back up for the daily processing of the Bank reconciliations
* Other Finance Department and administrative duties as directed and required
About You
* Experience in a similar role
* Strong knowledge of financial processes and accounts payable operations
* A relevant tertiary degree or qualification
* Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
* High level of attention to detail
* The ability to work collaboratively with other members of staff
* Administrative and organisational skills
* Communication and interpersonal skills
All team members at CGS
All team members at CGS are required to have:
* Appropriate qualifications
* A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
* A current National Police Check; and
* Full working rights within Australia.
Working at CGS
We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.
We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.
Benefits For You
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of benefits, including:
* A highly competitive salary
* Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding
* Attractive salary packaging arrangements
* Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
* Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
* Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* School fee concessions
* Free parking
How To Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:
* Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
* Resume/CV
CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Attachments
* Finance Officer AP - Position Description.pdf
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