Payroll and Finance Officer

9 hours ago

Chatswood, Australia Steiner Education Australia (SEA) Full time

Posted on 26th May, 2025

**Payroll and Finance Officer**

**Location**: Casuarina Steiner School, Coffs Harbour
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part-Time (3 days per week)

Casuarina Steiner School is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Payroll and Finance Officer** to join our warm, collaborative operations team. You will work closely with the Management Accountant and report to the Business Manager, supporting the financial administration of our growing school.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong finance and payroll experience who values working in a values-based, child-centred educational environment.

**About Us**

Nestled on the edge of tranquil bushland in the beachside city of Coffs Harbour, Casuarina Steiner School offers a holistic Steiner education to children aged from 12 months to 12 years. We foster curiosity, creativity and confidence through a curriculum that nurtures the head, heart and hands.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain accurate employee data across payroll and HR systems (MYOB, transitioning to a new platform)
- Process fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, deductions, reimbursements, and superannuation
- Manage Accounts Receivable: invoicing, fee reversals, bursaries, statements, reconciliations, and parent enquiries
- Manage Accounts Payable: data entry, payment processing, purchasing, and supplier reconciliations
- Support finance functions including BAS, PAYG, and compliance reporting
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
- Prepare and issue letters and communications to employees and parents
- General administrative duties to support school operations (e.g. enrolments)

**About You**

We’re looking for someone with:

- Appropriate qualification or equivalent experience in finance/payroll
- Strong knowledge of MYOB (or similar software)
- Fast and accurate data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- High level of discretion, maturity, and confidentiality
- Familiarity with interpreting employment awards
- Confident and approachable manner with outstanding customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Initiative, reliability, and a proactive attitude

**What We Offer**
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A beautiful campus set amongst bushland in Coffs Harbour
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A permanent part-time role following a 6-month probation period

**How to Apply**
- Applications close: _Friday 13th June

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
- INFORMATION DOWNLOAD
- SCHOOL:

- Casuarina Steiner School
- CLOSING DATE:

- 13 June 2025
- CONTACT:

- Dean Besley
EMAIL

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