Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location:
Melbourne
- Southern suburbs Reference: 1552577 Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of office administration /accounts receivable/ accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers ideally in a school setting.
- Excellent level of computer literacy and ideally a working knowledge ofthe 'Finance Module' in CASES21 and Compass.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously always following DET Policies and Guidelines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a busy team environment, including the capacity to prioritise work flows of the administration team. Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice,



although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
- Knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures. Knowledge of accounts receivable/accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong administration skills, organised, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail while maintaining a view of the big picture issues and requirements.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Excellent level of computer literacy.
- A team player who is proactive, punctual, reliable & supportive.
- Excellent level of working knowledge for the `Financial module in CASES21 and Compass.
- Previous experience in an accounts role in a government school preferred. Responsibilities
- Management and maintenance of Family accounts including Cases fee codes with regular review of Family Trial Balance.
- Management and maintenance of Sundry Debtors accounts with regular review of Sundry Debtor Trial Balance.
- Compile family payment plan data for approval and support in executing the payment plan.




- Approval of Compass events and management of event charges viaCompass and Cases 21 General Ledger and Family Finances.
- Management of Camps/Sports/Excursions Fund (CSEF) applications. Assist in establishing course confirmation templates for the following school year.
- Collection ofCurriculum Contributions in line with the DETParent Payments Policy.
- Processing and deleting fee codes as part of the school's end of year procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Organisation andfiling of bank records, batch reports and other documentation
- Provide assistance in reconciliations of events and preparation of finance reports.
- Attend professional development and training required by the school, and actively seek opportunities to increase knowledge, experience and skills.
- Undertake other relevant duties within Finance as requested by the Business Manager.
- Other finance related duties as directed by the Principal and Business Manager. Who May Apply Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms
- culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is availab

📌 Finance Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne