Finance Secretary

**Estimated start date**:Commencing November 2024
**Position tenure**:Full Time | Permanent
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:38 Hours - Monday to Friday - School Term Only (Holidays Unpaid)
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 5 - $38.29(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Unity College is a P-12 Ecumenical College, in the Catholic and Uniting Church traditions, based in Caloundra. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our school seeks to provide a holistic education, striving for excellence through the teaching and demonstration of the Christian message. We are a school which provides a student-focussed education in a safe environment and which creates equal opportunity for all to develop their full potential.

**Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the day-to-day management of accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and collection of fees.
- Manage accounts payable, including the processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining accurate records.
- General ledger management, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end reporting.
- Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with BCE policies and procedures.
- Provide financial support to the Principal and other senior staff as required.
- Handle finance-related inquiries from staff, students, and families in a professional and timely manner.
- Participate in audits and ensure the financial operations align with BCE standards.
- Perform other general finance and administrative duties as required.

**Key Requirements**:

- Demonstrated experience in finance-related roles, particularly in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Proficiency in finance software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Experience working within a school environment or with BCE systems (e.g., eMinerva, Dynamics 365) is highly regarded.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to the ethos and values of Brisbane Catholic Education.

**How to Apply**:
Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role by **4 November 2024**.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

**_**Contact**: James McCosker
**Contact number**: 0423371771
**Closing date**:04-Nov-2024