Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Officer

John Paul College, Frankston is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a rich heritage in the traditions of the FCJ sisters and the Marianists.  We believe every student’s success is grounded in quality learning and teaching, and a school culture that fosters wellbeing, promotes resilience and inspires faith in action.

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to join our Finance Team in the role of Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Officer.  The position will be responsible for supporting the the delivery of finance and accounting practices and procedures as directed by the Business Manager. The role is operation in nature and will also be responsible for the management of Accounts Receivable including the collection of outstanding fees, addressing customer and employee queries and performing reconciliations.

The successful candidate will:

• Have exceptional organisational skills
• Possess a calm, friendly and professional manner
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with a team to provide a high quality customer service experience for all stakeholders
• Have effective communication skills 
• Be confidential, discrete and have sound judgement
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission

This is a full time, ongoing position and is classified as a Education Support Officer, Category C with employment conditions as per CEMEA Agreement (2022).

Applications will close Friday 23 February 2024 at 9am.

A cover letter and resume should be addressed to our Principal, Mr. John Visentin and applications should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply Now' button and following the prompts. A full position description can be found on the second page of the application process.

The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer and we are committed to the welfare of children and young people in our protection.  All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct.