Finance Officer

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Officer to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple education entities.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, student finance administration, reconciliations, payroll support and month-end reporting.This position is suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing their responsibilities independently with appropriate guidance and support.Visa sponsorship may be considered for a suitably qualified candidate, subject to business requirements and the candidate meeting the relevant Australian immigration eligibility requirements.Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing and weekly payment runs.
• Manage accounts receivable, including student payment allocation, account follow-up and outstanding fee collection.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and other month-end reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and the preparation of management reports.
• Support budgeting, cash flow reporting and revenue recognition processes.
• Process student refunds, payment plans and instalment arrangements.
• Maintain student financial records in the relevant student management systems.
• Assist with payroll administration, leave balances and employee entitlement calculations.
• Prepare audit supporting documents, reconciliations and working papers.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple entities.
• Liaise with internal teams regarding finance and student account matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in the education sector.
• Experience with student management systems such as Meshed.
• Professional-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Chinese.
• Experience using financial reporting and management reporting tools, such as Fathom or similar platforms.
• Experience with student fees, refunds, instalment plans or revenue recognition.
• Currently studying towards, or holding, a CPA or CA qualification.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions.
• Opportunity to work across multiple education entities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A role with genuine responsibility and the ability to contribute to process improvements.