Bookkeeper

Part-time Bookkeeper

Commencing ASAP

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the beautiful Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast.  The Southport School (TSS) has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment.  The School has a vibrant Boarding, Education, Cultural and Sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses.

The Southport School is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to provide high level financial administration to our active PandF Executive and Supporter Group community and the School. This role is a part-time positionthat only works during the school terms (3 days per week, ideally Tuesday – Thursday). 

We are excited to speak with candidates who:

• Are highly effective and able to work independently, and as well as being an integral and active member of our Finance team.
• Demonstrate initiative, proactivity and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• A high degree of attention to detail (data entry accuracy and financial management skills are essential).
• Can evidence strong organizational and time management skills - the ability to manage competing priorities effectively; and
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt and respond to the evolving nature of working in schools and the needs of our Community.

Importantly we are seeking candidates who have a high level of administrative and financial capability with recent experience in all aspects of financial management including processing accounts payable, receivable and reimbursements, end of financial reconciliations and processing journals and other budgetary adjustments essential. 

As part of our TSS team and community, we offer all our employees a wonderfully supportive working environment, including access to our exceptional facilities (gym, pool, tennis courts, yoga, etc.) as part of our wellbeing offering, and we encourage all of our non-teaching team members to become engaged in the wider school program through our co-curricular offerings through our sporting and cultural programs.

Successful candidates will be willing to support the Anglican Code of Conduct and Ethos of the School. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a working with children Blue Card and will be asked to provide a recent criminal history check certificate. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a short letter that outlines the key skills and experience that you would bring to this role. Only applications submitted online will be considered and applications close on Sunday 21 April at 5pm.  

If you would like more information regarding this role, please visit the TSS Website