Accounts Officer

Description:

Role: Accounts Officer

Location: Eagle Farm

Role Type: Continuing, Full Time

About Us Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd educates over 2,200 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and serves young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, in which the principles of operation (Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal) are embedded.

As a part of the broader EREA family, the organisation is shaped by the four touchstones of the EREA Charter: Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Liberating Education, and Justice and Solidarity.

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity for an inspired Accounts Officer who thrives in a fast-paced, values-focused organisation with multiple competing priorities. As part of the Finance Team, you will be responsible for the financial transactional processing required for EREA Flexible School Ltd multi-campus Finance operations. This role requires a high degree of organisation, attention to detail and accuracy whilst successfully cultivating positive working relationships. The successful candidate will embrace the EREA Flexible School Ltd key principles of honesty, respect, participation, safe & legal. The successful candidate will operate with the passion of supporting the young people educated by EREA Flexible Schools Ltd at the heart of their work performed.

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Key Attributes And Experience

• • A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
  • Experience within a similar Accounts Officer / Finance Officer role in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrated an ability to adapt to new and changing environments.
  • Interpersonal skills and an ability to successfully engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Willingness to be trained in and perform any of the duties falling under the ‘key responsibilities’ section of this position description.
    

What We Offer Our people are our most valuable asset in providing quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition to the young people in our schools. As an EREA Flexible Schools Ltd employee, you will receive:

• Edmund Rice charism
• Competitive salary structure
• 12.75% Superannuation Contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 per annum
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

How To Apply To apply for a position, please provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. ( Please upload documents in PDF format) For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lauren Davies, Financial Manager- Ph: 0476 977 *** or via email *************@flexi.edu.au

Applications will be reviewed after closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) MONDAY,17 March 2025.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.