Accounts Officer, VCEA Finance (Part Time)

$98k - $115k+ Super, Pro-rata, Based on Experience

Are you ready to work in a for purpose organisation where you can utilise your experience in a rare part time role Do you have experience with high volume transactions, preferably gained in education, not for profit or other similar environment.

We invite you to join the Victorian Catholic Education Authority as an Accounts Officer.

The Accounts Officer role is offered on a Part Time 0.6 basis only.

What you will do

The Finance and Funding portfolio is responsible for the distribution and stewardship of grant funding to Catholic schools across Victoria in addition to managing VCEA's internal finances and providing strategic guidance to support effective decision-making.

The Accounts Officer plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of VCEA and the LSL Scheme, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and the timely and accurate distribution of funding to Catholic schools. The role is responsible for processing supplier payments, preparing and releasing school funding distributions, maintaining vendor and customer master data, supporting accounts receivable activities and providing a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Given the part-time nature of the role, responsibilities are primarily focused on Accounts Payable operations and school funding distributions, with Accounts Receivable activities undertaken as part of the broader finance operations function

What you will bring

Demonstrated experience across accounts payable and receivable functions, this experience is ideally obtained from working within a similar environment, such as education, public sector or not for profit.

You will have a strong focus on accuracy and be confident managing supplier payments, receipting, reconciliations and financial records.

Excellent communication skills, refined over your career,



you will be as comfortable working autonomously as you are working collaboratively with schools, suppliers and other internal stakeholders.

A strong customer service mindset will set you up for success, you will have the ability to resolve queries and ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.

It is important you are comfortable working within established controls and procedures, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and support the ongoing effectiveness of finance operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Business Administration or equivalent.

A minimum of two years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable roles involving high transaction volumes, preferably within a government grants, education, public sector or not-for-profit environment

Ability to function in time-pressured situations whilst contributing effectively to a team environment seamlessly shifting to working autonomously.

Why work with VCEA

As the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria, VCEA provides employees an opportunity to help shape the future of Catholic education across the state.

VCEA is the voice of Catholic education in State and national matters; we receive and distribute funding from state and federal governments for Catholic schools. Providing strategic leadership and planning to ensure proper governance in Catholic education statewide.

VCEA offers a purpose built new central city office location, 5 minutes walk to Parliament Station. Competitive remuneration (reflecting your experience), with generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

These perks combined with our commitment to work life balance make VCEA an employer of choice.

Due to the volume of applications received; only successful applicants will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, obtain a Working with Children Check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship or Visa.

📌 Accounts Officer, VCEA Finance (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Catholic Education Authority
📍 Melbourne