Finance Officer/Bookkeeper

As a Finance Officer/Bookkeeper, your role involves managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the efficient operation of financial processes within the finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, including receiving invoices, coding, and posting them into the general ledger.
• Submit high-value invoices to the CFO for approval before payment.
• Maintain and update the cash flow expense report, scheduling weekly pay runs.
• Manage the reconciliation and processing of employee expense claims, overseeing approval and payment procedures.
• Handle the reconciliation and processing of bond/fee refunds, obtaining approval for payments within the supplier payments run.
• Keep the vendor database up to date to ensure consistency in supplier data.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for supplier statements.
• Generate reports on aged payables and provide ad hoc reporting as needed for the CFO.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal, external, and team queries, ensuring timely business operations.
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve unverified or unreconciled payments or claims.
• Open and close supplier and utility accounts.
• Input and manage corporate accounts and credit cards.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in the accounts payable process to enhance finance and business operations.
• Ensure prompt receipt and processing of all petty cash invoices, coordinating with centre managers, area managers, and other team members.

About You:

• Background in Bookkeeping, Finance Officer, and Accounts Payable roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Xero.
• Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency in computing, recording, and overseeing financial transactions.
• Thorough attention to detail, including precise data entry abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, particularly with vendors and suppliers.
• Capability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaboratively work and contribute to the team's efforts.

  
Benefits:

• Competitive salary + onsite parking.
• Up to 2 Wellness Days per year.
• Employee childcare discount—up to 50% off your CCS gap fee*.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's success and growth.

If you possess a deep commitment to childcare, a solid foundation in early childhood education, and a passion for positively influencing the lives of children and families, we invite you to consider applying for the Finance Officer/Bookkeeper role at Young Academics.