Accounts Payable Officer

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.

The Accounts Payable Officer is primarily responsible for the management of Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are recorded accurately and payments are made on a timely basis.

• Significant experience working in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Collaborative skills, with the demonstrated ability to contribute significantly and productively in working effectively as part of a team.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail including accuracy in data entry.
• High level of customer service to staff, parents, and other School stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks within a busy environment.

• Manage petty cash to ensure accountability.
• Manage Accounts Payable data entry ensuring appropriate approvals of expenditures and correct G/L coding.
• Prepare EFT Accounts Payable batches for review by the Accountant and Director of Business and Operations.
• Prepare manual cheques as required.
• Provide high level of customer service regarding the management of invoices including prompt payment.
• Manage enquiries from staff or creditors efficiently and effectively.
• Manage process and software improvements.
• Create new vendors in School database as required and as approved by the Accountant.
• Process General Ledger journal entries as required.
• Take cash and cheque deposits to the bank as required.
• Assist where required at Reception.
• Process credit card payments on an EFTPOS machine as required. 
• Manage credit card reconciliations.
• Manage General Ledger reconciliations as required.
• Manage daily bank reconciliations.
• Support the Finance Team in the audit process.
• Other tasks as delegated by the Director of Business and Operations, Finance Manager or Accountant

Commencement Date: Immediate start

Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.

The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au 

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster.

Applications must be sent to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au with the following:

Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form

• Located on the School website https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/about- grammar/professional-opportunities/ 
• Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.

Resume

• Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experiences.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au  

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.