Accounts Officer (Accounts Receivable)

Job Description

Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Collaborative and innovative working environment Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing The Role Leading independent girls’ school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, presents an opportunity for an Accounts Officer to join our team on a part-time basis (approx. 0.68 FTE). Reporting into the Finance Manager you will be responsible for accounts receipting and the General Ledger interface functions of the School, including the billing of tuition fees and following up outstanding payments. There is flexibility on hours and days of work, however they must include Mondays & Fridays each week. You Will Make An Impact By Overseeing and performing all tasks relating to the accounts receivable, including the billing of school tuition fees, invoicing of commercial debtors and debt collection processes as appropriate. Performing account management tasks including preparing the daily bank reconciliation, receipting of funds and account reconciliations. Performing general ledger tasks including the management of entries and journals, analysis and preparation of monthly budget reports. Maintaining and administering petty cash. Assist in maintaining the school’s financial records including storage and archiving. Supporting Finance projects as required. To be successful in this role… As an experienced Accounts Receivable professional, you will be highly organised, detail-focused, and take pride in producing accurate work of a high calibre. You are courteous, calm, and professional in your approach, with the confidence to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, including making calls to follow up on overdue accounts. You Will Have Accounting qualification (preferred) Previous experience in a similar role Previous experience following up outstanding bills and negotiating payment plans Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office Current Working with Children Check Current Criminal Record Check Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School? Benefits Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff: Staff wellbeing focus Salaries and packages at above Award-level Active Professional Learning & Development programs Paid Discretionary Leave Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members Further Information & How To Apply For more information, see the full position description and apply via the 'Apply Now' button. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role. For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on 03 9813 1166. Applications close: Tuesday 4 February 2025 Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding. Our commitment to Child Safety At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration. The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Part-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Education Management #J-18808-Ljbffr