Finance Officer / Bookkeeper

Port School is an independent secondary school situated in Hamilton Hill. The School aims to engage at-risk students in Year 8 to 12 who, for a variety of reasons and situational circumstances, have not been able to achieve success in mainstream school settings.

The School is currently seeking a part-time Finance Officer for ca. 30 hours per week, with an opportunity to work some hours off-campus. There is the potential for the right candidate to move to a full-time position in the future. 

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload. The ability to work autonomously and without direct supervision is essential. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in payroll and have a solid understanding of award rates and conditions.  Only Perth based applicants will be considered.

• Reconcile and pay all creditor invoices (weekly and monthly)
• Complete monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card statements
• Fortnightly payroll (currently ca. 60 staff)
• Produce and lodge monthly IAS and quarterly BAS returns
• Lodge monthly superannuation returns
• Prepare and lodge State and Commonwealth Education Department reports as required
• Produce monthly financial reports and cash flow forecasts for the Board
• Prepare all required reports for annual audit
• Prepare all other annual government reports as required
• Prepare annual insurance renewals
• Manage all insurance claims including Workers’ Compensation 
• Liaise with the Principal and Business Manager regarding all financials
• Oversee staff employment contracts
• Oversee Salary Packaging arrangements

• Experience in an education or school financial role (preferable but not essential)
• Excellent working knowledge of MYOB AccountRight and Excel (minimum of 3 years)
• Well-versed in all Microsoft Office programs
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of the job
• Excellent working knowledge of payroll award rates and conditions

• Sound knowledge of general finance, payroll, budgeting and processes
• Excellent working knowledge of MYOB AccountRight
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the Principal, Business Manager and Board 
• Current WA Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
• Current National Police Clearance
• The right to work in Australia

• 6 weeks (30 days annual leave)
• Opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement 
• Free use of on-campus fitness gym
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities
• Remuneration commensurate with experience

Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three references should be submitted by way of a direct email (not via SEEK) to the Business Manager, Nolene Martin, at ******@portschool.wa.edu.au. 

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024.