Accounting Officer

1 week ago

North Melbourne, Australia The College Of Australia Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, receipts, and payments
- Reconcile bank statements, student fee payments, and financial ledgers regularly
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
- Ensure timely payment of wages, superannuation, BAS, GST, and PAYG obligations
- Support the preparation of financial documentation for audits and compliance reviews
- Maintain student financial records and work closely with the admissions and compliance teams to ensure fee transparency
- Monitor outstanding student fees and follow up on payment plans and debt recovery processes
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax agents as required
- Ensure compliance with **Australian accounting standards**, **ASQA financial viability requirements**, and **RTO reporting obligations**:

- Assist in maintaining financial policies and internal control procedures

**Requirements**:

- Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (RTO or education sector preferred)
- Solid understanding of Australian taxation (GST, PAYG, BAS) and accounting compliance requirements
- Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, students, and third parties
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion

**Desirable**:

- Experience working in a CRICOS-registered RTO environment
- Knowledge of student management systems (e.g., aXcelerate, Wisenet) for finance integration
- Understanding of the financial compliance obligations under the **Standards for RTOs 2025**

**Job Type**: Casual

Work Location: In person

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