School Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is currently seeking a dynamic person to join our Finance Department as a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable). This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term position for eighteen months commencing on the 19 August 2024. We recognise the significance of work-life balance and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. Options include a four-day work week aligned with school hours or a three-day week.

We are seeking a motivated and diligent individual who demonstrates strong organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will join an experienced, cohesive Finance and Administration team. 

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Managing Accounts Payable in a timely manner.
• Managing the administration and coordination of the purchasing and invoicing process.
• Overseeing staff credit cards and corresponding transactions.
• Compiling and delivering monthly and annual reports for each Department. 
• Maintaining precise journal entries for financial tracking.
• Managing selected ledger reconciliations.
• Ordering and management of office stationery supplies.
• Preparing the preliminary Business Activity Statement (BAS) for review and submission.
• Providing essential support during the monthly and annual financial closing processes. 
   

The successful candidate must:

• Understand and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of The Anglican Schools Commission and John Wollaston Anglican Community School (the School). 
• Actively support a child safe culture.
• Have exemplary customer service skills.
• Demonstrate collaboration skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate the capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. 
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and time management skills. 
• Demonstrate the capacity to work independently. 
• Have well developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate meticulous and accurate attention to detail when dealing with financial data entry.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrate proficient use of IT including Microsoft Office Applications.

• Demonstrated experience in Bookkeeping or Accounts Payable.
• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Hold a current Working with Children Card.

John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is a co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day school, nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Darling Range in Perth's south-east. Proudly Anglican, the School fosters excellence and care within an inclusive environment underpinned by Christian values. 

As a member of staff at the School, you can anticipate:

• A competitive salary.
• Generous fee remission for children of employees at ASC Schools.
• Regular Professional Learning opportunities.

All applications must be marked Attention: The Principal and emailed to: **********@jwacs.wa.edu.au    

Please do not apply through SEEK.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter (not to exceed a page).
• A resume with the contact details of three referees.
• A completed Employment Application Form: Non-Teaching Staff 

Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 10 July.

Should you seek further information, please contact Maria Orkopoulos, Manager of Human Resources on 9495 8119.

We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.