At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student accounts and support families with financial queries.
- Company: Join a Christ-centred community at Carlisle Adventist College.
- Benefits: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Commitment to child safety and wellbeing is essential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while honing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or bookkeeping, plus strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Bring your eye for detail and your heart for people to Carlisle Adventist College! We’re looking for an organised, approachable Finance Officer who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and wants to contribute to a school community with a clear Christian purpose.
At Carlisle, our vision is "To be a thriving Christ-centred learning community." Your work will support that vision by helping families with their school accounts, maintaining reliable financial records and keeping our everyday financial processes running smoothly.
Working closely with the College administration team and the Northern Australia Conference Finance Team, you’ll have opportunities to use your skills, build relationships and contribute to the daily life of our College.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining student accounts, applying approved fees and charges, and issuing accurate fee statements.
- Helping families with account enquiries and respectfully following up outstanding fees.
- Preparing invoices and reimbursement documentation, including coding and obtaining approvals.
- Receiving, balancing and banking local funds.
- Providing records and information for month-end reporting and budget processes.
- Maintaining assigned financial and operational registers and supporting the College office.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Relevant qualifications and experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping.
- Confidence using Excel and accounting systems. Experience with Synergetic and MYOB would be an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your work and meet deadlines.
- A friendly, professional approach, clear communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Initiative, a willingness to learn and an ability to work well with others.
- Personal commitment to the mission, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Carlisle Adventist College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold our child safety policies and procedures. Appointment is subject to appropriate child safety screening, including referee checks and verification of a valid Blue Card.
Finance Officer employer: Adventist College
Carlisle Adventist College offers a supportive and enriching work environment for secondary casual teachers, where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives within a vibrant Christian community. With a focus on professional development and flexible teaching assignments, the college fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for educators who are passionate about shaping the future. Located in Mackay, Qld, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with a diverse student body while upholding the values of the Seventh-day Adventist faith.
