Junior Accountant

Position Vacant

Junior Accountant (Entry-Level)

Permanent Part-time/Full-time (Negotiable: FTE)

Commencing 8 December 2025

Position Summary

As an entry-level Junior Accountant, the position supports the School's daily financial operations, primarily focusing

on accounts payable and financial data administration. The role, guided by the Finance Manager, ensures

accurate, efficient, and compliant financial processes within the School policies and external regulations. It offers

practical experience in school-based financial functions within a collaborative environment, working closely with

Finance and Administration teams to maintain service standards, confidentiality, and compliance. Additionally, the

Junior Accountant, as administrative staff, must uphold the School's Anglican ethos and prioritise child safety and

well-being in line with legislation and School policies.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Financial Administration and Technical Competence: Demonstrated knowledge of basic financial

operations, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

SC2 Organisational and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict

deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Effective problem-solving and decision-making

abilities, and the capacity to adapt to evolving procedures and compliance requirements in a dynamic work

environment.

SC3 Collaboration, Communication, and Confidentiality: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with

the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse stakeholders, including staff, parents, and

external providers, including demonstrated commitment to teamwork, discretion, and maintaining

confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personal information.

Applying for the Position

Pre-employment checks form part of the appointment process and cover such matters as Student Protection,

Workplace Health and Safety, School Procedures and Policies etc. Further information about these policies and

procedures is available on the School's website.

The St Luke's Anglican School Staff Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Staff Conduct - Guidelines and

Expectations Policy apply to this position.

Applicants should apply by submitting an application, which clearly provides details on each of the following:

• A copy of your resume including your education qualifications relevant to the duties and selection criteria,

relevant work and education history (a maximum of 4 pages)

• It is encouraged to also upload a short video (a maximum of 2 minutes), introducing yourself, and why you

would like to work with us at St Luke's Anglican School.

Please submit your application via email to:

Applications close at 10am 3 October 2025. The closing date may be reduced or extended as

determined by business needs.

Junior Accountant (Entry-Level)

Position Summary

The Junior Accountant is an entry-level position that supports the daily financial operations of the School, with a

primary focus on accounts payable and financial data administration. Working under the guidance of the Finance

Manager, the role contributes to the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of financial processes, ensuring compliance

with School policies and external regulations.

This position is ideal for individuals beginning their accounting career and offers practical experience across a

broad range of school-based financial functions in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Junior

Accountant will work closely with the Finance and Administration teams to maintain a high standard of service,

confidentiality, and compliance.

As a member of the School's administrative staff, the Junior Accountant must support the Anglican ethos of the

School and demonstrate a clear commitment to the safety and well-being of children and young people in

accordance with child protection legislation and the School's policies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration

• Accurately process and authorise accounts payable invoices in accordance with School policy, using

systems such as TASS and Alii

• Manage supplier payments, including electronic transfers and cheques, ensuring appropriate

authorisation and compliance

• Reconcile and maintain the School's Corporate Card system, including issuing new cards and

processing statements

• Maintain the supplier database and assist in scheduling batch payments to support cash flow

management

• Assist with the maintenance of the School's asset register
• Contribute to annual audit preparation and regulatory compliance (e.g., Modern Slavery legislation)
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with records management, privacy and archiving

protocols

• Assist with tuition billing, music tuition/instrument hire setup, and the development of parent payment

plans

• Assist with debt collection follow-up protocols by reviewing and actioning outstanding accounts,

including actions to finalise accounts for student departures

• Support the finance team in the processing and monitoring sundry and commercial debtors
• Provide administrative support for insurance tasks, including preparing renewal documentation
• Provide backup support across finance functions, including payroll, as needed.

Relationship Management and Administrative Support

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff across all areas of the School, including the

Senior Leadership Team

• Actively participate in projects where requested, contributing meaningfully to team discussions and

meetings

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the key personnel supporting the

School-wide initiatives

• Assist Student Services during peak periods or staff absence, where necessary.

Data Management and Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive financial data in line withSchool policy and

data protection requirements

• Use financial and administrative systems (e.g., TASS, Google Workspace) to manage data input and

document storage

• Support the development and implementation of internal financial control systems to improve efficiency

and mitigate risk.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Act as a point of contact for delegated financial matters, fostering a positive and cooperative

relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to ensure effective financial operations
• Proactively assist with other duties as directed by the Finance Manager, Business Manager, or

Principal.

General

• Promote a professional, efficient, and goal-focused environment within the Finance and Administration

team

• Provide backup assistance to reception and phone duties as required
• Work with the Registrar to maintain accuracy in TASS data, including medical, parent, and student

information, in line with communication rules and validation requirements.

Education /Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, or Business (or working towards)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card or Exemption Card).

Desirable

• Current First Aid, CPR certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

• Familiarity with financial software systems (e.g., TASS) and the ability to quickly learn new platforms
• Understanding of accounts payable and other basic financial operations
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality requirements in financial environments
• Experience in school or education settings (desirable but not essential).

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking

environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and

external stakeholders

• Ability to maintain discretion and handle sensitive information confidentially
• Team-focused with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Resilient, emotionally mature, and professional in appearance and conduct
• High level of computer literacy across the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Key Challenges

• Managing a diverse range of financial and other responsibilities, while maintaining high levels of accuracy

and meeting strict deadlines, particularly during reporting periods and times of competing priorities and

high workloads

• Ensuring confidentiality and adherence to financial and data management protocols, particularly when

handling complex or sensitive information related to families, staff, or financial records

• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders,

including teaching and administrative staff, parents, and external suppliers or service providers

• Adapting to evolving procedures, systems, and compliance requirements in a dynamic school finance

environment.

Physical Capabilities

• Must be capable of maintaining prolonged periods of sitting and operating a computer effectively to

complete administrative and financial tasks

• Capacity for repetitive movements involving fine motor skills (e.g., data entry, filing, document handling)
• Visual acuity sufficient to verify numerical and textual data and maintain accuracy in digital and physical

records

• Occasional light lifting (e.g., files, archive boxes, office supplies) may be required.

General Terms of Appointment

• Be supportive of the Anglican Ethos of the School
• Support the Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plan
• Demonstrate loyalty, confidentiality and support for the Principal and the School at all times
• Maintain professional presentation and communication
• Take full responsibility for compliance with the Staff Conduct - Guidelines and Expectations Policy
• Take full responsibility for compliance with the Our Commitment - Creating Environments for Children

and Young People to Thrive (ASC Code of Conduct)

• Take full responsibility for compliance with all school policies and procedures
• Uphold the School values of Faith Performance Honour

Immediate Supervisor

Finance Manager

Key Relationships

• Effective working relationships with the Business Operations Team, the Principal, the Executive and the

Senior Leadership Team

• Internal and external liaison with all staff, students/children, parents and various other stakeholders

such as external providers.

The role statement is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties attached to this position.

They may also vary over time to reflect the changing needs of the School. Employees may be required, from time

to time, to undertake duties that are outside their usual role or area of speciality, but within their skills,

competency, and capability. Role Statements are reviewed annually, in line with the requirements and changing

environment of the School.

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