Finance Officer (Finance)

School Principal : Mrs Nicola Lee School Address : PO Box 730 Mount Lawley WA 6929 Phone Number : 9462 6000 Fax Number : 9370 3047 Email Address : [email protected]. Web Site : www.stpaulsmtl.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-time / Part-time negotiable Term : Temporary

Position Details

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer (LSL replacement Term 2) full-time/part-time negotiable.

St. Paul’s Primary School is a Catholic school is seeking expressions of interest for a Finance Officer to join our incredible team. Our school is located in the leafy green suburb of Mt Lawley and boasts state of the art learning environments for our students. Our school caters for students from pre Kindergarten to Year 6 with approximately 225 enrolments. We are a vibrant, happy supportive staff who have the students’ best interests at the fore. The school runs a number of dynamic sporting and academic programmes to enhance the daily curriculum and has a lively faith -filled relationship with parish and parish Priest.

This position is primarily responsible for the financial processing, financial administration and financial management of the school.

This role will report to the Principal.

Position Details

Preparation and maintenance of school financial records including:

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all school bank accounts. This includes the general bank account, fee receipting and credit card.
• Prepare and lodge the monthly Business Activity Statement.

Undertake The Accounts Receivable Function For The School

• Administer school fee collection and regular follow up with families in regard to outstanding school fee accounts.

Undertake The Accounts Payable Function For The School

• Manage the procurement and purchase of supplies for the school.
• Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner and in accordance with payment terms. Assist with the administration of the payroll function for the school.
• Process weekly casual relief payroll and reconcile.

Undertake Duties Of The School Office Including

• Assist with providing informed and friendly customer service to all students and caregivers.
• Relief assistance at the school office when required.
• Other duties as directed by the Principal.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to prioritise work, take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in Finance or Administration.
• Able to efficiently use AOS.
• Extensive experience in bookkeeping.
• Competent level of computer skills and knowledge including experience in financial programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Applications.
• Experience in a school environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Essential

• Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
• A positive and welcoming attitude with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively within teams to achieve objectives.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with confidentiality.

Application Details

Your Application To The Principal Should Include

• A cover letter.
• Your current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of at least 2 professional referees including your current employer.
• A document addressing the selection criteria.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 24th February , 2025 Applications Close : 13th March , 2025 Vacancy Number : 31613