Support Accountant - Schools

• Full time continuing
• Salary commencing at $124,675 - $138,521 + Super
• Located in our BCE head office in Woolloongabba – walking distance to trains, buses and shops

About the role

This position is a key finance support role within Brisbane Catholic Education operating on a business partnering model to provide high-level, contextualised finance consultancy services and advice to an allocation of BCE schools.
You will work collaboratively with both school and office staff to provide strategic and operational advice and support on a range of school finance related activities.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice, consultancy and support to schools in relation to the administration and management of their budgetary and financial resources
• Undertake internal reviews and ensure identified improvements are actioned
• Deliver professional support and guidance to schools on a range of finance, budgeting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements
• Build financial capabilities and professional expertise within school administration and leadership teams
• Guide and support schools to understand and action any census and other finance related reporting requirements
• Provide strategic advice and direction on the implementation of approved financial policy and procedures in schools
• Identify and develop strategies, policies, procedures and systems that respond to current and emerging needs and support effective and accountable financial practices in schools
• Consult with internal stakeholders to evaluate the financial implications of business case submissions and provide advice and guidance where necessary

To be successful in this role you will

• Experience in a senior finance business partnering role within a large and complex organisation
• High level strategic financial analysis experience
• End of month processing, budget preparation, general ledger and BAS
• High level MS Excel skills
• A strong customer service focus
• Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative working relationships
• Experience in identifying and developing strategies, policies, procedures and systems
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• High level communication skills
• Experience in an education setting is desirable

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Eligible for membership of a professional Accounting body e.g. CPA Australia
• Current driver’s licence (own motor vehicle required)

For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
As part of your application, you are required to include a written statement which should demonstrate how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the ‘Required Capabilities’ within the Role Description and will enable you to perform the role successfully.

At BCE our staff are required to:

• eligible to work in Australia
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
• Have a commitment to Safeguarding
• Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process

Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 146 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region.

Belonging to something bigger allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.
BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow. Benefits & Rewards

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Apply now to be co nsidered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date
Contact Person: Carlie Riches
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7633
Contact Email: criches@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date: 14-Apr-2024