Accounts Clerk and Bookkeeper

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare

Hybrid · Permanent part time (15 hours per week)

Please include cover letter and references as detailed below

About the role

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare is a Christian not-for-profit that partners with local churches to establish and sustain high-quality, Christ-centred early childhood education and care and outside school hours care services. We’re looking for an Accounts Clerk and Bookkeeper to keep our financial records accurate, compliant and up to date across our services.

This is a practical, hands-on role. You’ll process payroll and parent invoicing, manage accounts payable and receivable, and administer CCS and Start Strong funding payments, with reconciliations and documentation to keep everything in order. You’ll work closely with our central team and service leaders.

Key responsibilities

- Process payroll and superannuation accurately and on time, in line with legislation and organisational policies

- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier payments, parent invoicing and debt follow-up

- Administer CCS and Start Strong funding payments, including accurate data submission and payment reconciliation

- Reconcile accounts regularly to ensure financial records are accurate and complete

- Maintain comprehensive financial records and documentation for all transactions

- Document financial processes and contribute to consistent,



accurate practice across services

- Work within Mustard Seed policies and procedures, and support our Christian mission in all financial operations

Key skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, payroll, superannuation, accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliation

- Proficiency with Xero, ECCMS and OWNA

- Accuracy, attention to detail and a high level of integrity

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks

- Clear communication and the ability to work well with service teams and external stakeholders

- Knowledge of early childhood education or OSHC financial requirements is advantageous but not essential

Qualifications

- A Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping, or equivalent practical experience (desirable)

- Australian citizen or evidence of Australian work rights

Why you’ll love working here

- A flexible part-time role with hybrid working and a clear scope

- Dedicated head office support
- A team-oriented team that values accuracy, reliability and growth
- The chance to contribute to services that children and families depend on, supported by a mission you can believe in

How to apply

With your Seek application please include a covering letter, resume and the names of two referees, one being your current church minister or pastor. You could also choose to send this application to ****@mustard-seed.com.au

📌 Accounts clerk and book keeper (Sydney)
🏢 Mustard Seed Christian Childcare
📍 Sydney