Accountant

We are seeking a suitably experienced Accountant to join our College Finance team on a full time, ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager the Accountant will work on a wide range of accounting tasks. This dynamic finance role will focus on all areas of management and financial accounting and reporting. The incumbent will have a solid knowledge and understanding of accounts payable, GL reconciliations, general ledger management, receipting & payroll.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing General Ledger, including allocation of costs and receipts to appropriate Staff/Departments/Learning Areas
• Preparing monthly general ledger and weekly bank reconciliations
• Supporting the Accounts Payable function including supplier reconciliations and payments and acting as a back-up resource
• Supporting the Fees function including monthly reporting, receipting and debtor management and acting as a back-up resource
• Assist with ensuring Goods and Service Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax compliance
• Assisting with Payroll, Superannuation, leave and associated payroll requirements, including fortnightly payroll payments and monthly superannuation payments

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Business/Finance or relevant Qualification
• CA or CPA certification or in progress is desirable but not essential
• Experience using Synergetic (Advantageous)
• General financial knowledge
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use a variety of software programs
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and providing accurate data
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
• Can adapt quickly to change and prioritise workload
• Can demonstrate high levels of discretion and professional judgement
• Commitment to excellence in customer service
• Commitment to occupational health and safety
• An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education

Why work at St Francis Xavier College?

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:

• Free onsite parking
• Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal, providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
• Access to internal and external training opportunities
• Funded membership to professional or industry associations
• 11% Superannuation
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
• 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and four weeks paid Partner Leave
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
• Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
• Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,000 students and an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.

The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

This position is classified as an Education Support Employee Category A, Level 3.

Application close Friday, 5 April at 5.00pm

The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to commencement.

The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.