Accounts Officer
Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?
Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.
Your New Role
The Role Of The Accounts Officer Exists To
* Support CEDWW and the system of schools with all aspects of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring CEDWW meet their legal, financial and tax obligations.
* Provide specialist AP/AR advice and support to CEDWW staff and School Finance Officers.
* Manage the financial and reporting modules of the Catholic Schools NSW Sport Portal on behalf of CEDWW.
* Undertake monthly internal audit of School transactions for financial and taxation legislation compliance, internal policy compliance and government reporting requirements. Providing feedback and training as required and implementing corrective actions including journal entries.
What We Can Offer
* Full‑Time Permanent Position
* Role to commence as soon as possible
* 35‑hour work week
* Discounted Bupa Health insurance
* Salary Packaging through Maxxia
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology.
* Salary: Grade 4 $71,100.00 – $80,697.49 base excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
Essential Criteria
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a high volume accounts payable and accounts receivable environment
* Proven understanding of current Australian Tax Legislation including GST and Fringe Benefits Tax
* Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting concepts
* Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to explain financial situations to non‑financial people and to communicate, network and negotiate with all levels of an organisation
* Experience working with commercial finance management systems
* Accreditation for Support Staff (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation
* Working Rights in Australia
* Current Driver's Licence
* Current NSW Working With Children Check
* Successful candidate will undergo a National Criminal History Check
Applications and Enquiries
If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Meaghan Tait via email at or phone .
Applicants should submit a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining the skills and attributes they can bring to the role to .
If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre‑Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre‑Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.
Application Close Sunday 7th December 2025
CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.
CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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