Finance Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Officer to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple education entities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, student finance administration, reconciliations, payroll support and month-end reporting.

This position is suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing their responsibilities independently with appropriate guidance and support.

Visa sponsorship may be considered for a suitably qualified candidate, subject to business requirements and the candidate meeting the relevant Australian immigration eligibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing and weekly payment runs.

• Manage accounts receivable, including student payment allocation, account follow-up and outstanding fee collection.

• Perform bank, balance sheet and other month-end reconciliations.

• Assist with month-end close and the preparation of management reports.

• Support budgeting, cash flow reporting and revenue recognition processes.

• Process student refunds, payment plans and instalment arrangements.

• Maintain student financial records in the relevant student management systems.

• Assist with payroll administration, leave balances and employee entitlement calculations.

• Prepare audit supporting documents, reconciliations and working papers.

• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple entities.

• Liaise with internal teams regarding finance and student account matters.

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• At least two years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

• Strong working knowledge of Xero.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in the education sector.

• Experience with student management systems such as Meshed.

• Professional-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Chinese.

• Experience using financial reporting and management reporting tools, such as Fathom or similar platforms.

• Experience with student fees, refunds, instalment plans or revenue recognition.

• Currently studying towards, or holding, a CPA or CA qualification.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions.

• Opportunity to work across multiple education entities.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A role with genuine responsibility and the ability to contribute to process improvements.