Your Organisation Our client, a highly regarded independent school, is seeking a confident and capable Finance Officer to join their collaborative finance team on a permanent 4-day-per-week basis.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in managing school fee accounts, supporting month-end processes and building trusted relationships with families and stakeholders across the school community. This is an ideal opportunity for an accounts professional who enjoys variety, thrives on meaningful stakeholder interaction and is looking for genuine work-life balance.

What you'll be doing

- Assist with month-end reconciliations, including bank accounts, school fee ledgers, grants, journals and reporting responsibilities
- Managing school fee accounts and payment arrangements
- Building positive relationships with parents and caregivers and internal stakeholders
- Monitoring receivables and proactively following up outstanding accounts
- Investigating discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting with finance projects, process improvements and day-to-day operations
- Providing responsive support across the school community

About you This role suits an accounting professional who wants to use their technical expertise in a role centred on people. You will be a trusted point of contact for families and colleagues, helping them understand financial matters clearly and professionally.

You will bring:

- Experience in accounts receivable, finance administration or accounting
- Sound reconciliation and reporting skills, with a commitment to accuracy and clear presentation of information
- Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with TASS, Synergetic, Compass or Sentral will help you transition smoothly into the role




- The ability to handle sensitive financial conversations with discretion, professionalism and empathy
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach, supported by strong organisational skills and close attention to detail
- A commitment to providing a high standard of service to all stakeholders
- A Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Finance, held or in progress. Candidates still studying will gain valuable practical experience alongside their qualification

Why you'll love this role ✔ Permanent 4-day week - $78k - $82k Super pro rata

✔ Supportive and values-driven culture

✔ Broad, wide-ranging role with stakeholder interaction

✔ Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected school community

✔ Collaborative leadership and a close-knit finance team

If you're an experienced accounts professional looking for a role that offers purpose, flexibility and variety, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to Robyn Danby by sharing your resume with a cover letter quoting reference #1497009 highlighting your relevant experience to support your application.

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Learn more about Woodforde Group and how we can help you:

https://woodfordegroup.com.au/

At Woodforde Group Consulting we support and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate. We are for all people, regardless of difference, and know that the more inclusive we are the stronger our work culture and the better our service delivery will be. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, experience, merit and business needs. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, orientations and walks of life to apply and feel comfortable in their own skin.

📌 Finance Officer (Toowong)
🏢 Woodforde Group
📍 Toowong