Carlisle Finance Officer

Adventist College; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Adventist College in Mackay, QLD, is seeking a meticulous Finance Officer to support the school’s Christian mission by maintaining accurate financial records and handling student accounts with care.

You’ll work with the College administration team and the Northern Australia Conference Finance Team, processing fees, invoices and banking locally, while ensuring deadlines are met and confidential information is protected.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping.
• Confidence using Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience with Synergetic and MYOB would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your work and meet deadlines.
• A friendly, professional approach, clear communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Initiative, a willingness to learn and an ability to work well with others.
• Personal commitment to the mission, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Appointment is subject to appropriate child safety screening, including referee checks and verification of a valid Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining student accounts, applying approved fees and charges, and issuing accurate fee statements.
• Helping families with account enquiries and respectfully following up outstanding fees.
• Preparing invoices and reimbursement documentation, including coding and obtaining approvals.
• Receiving, balancing and banking local funds.
• Providing records and information for month-end reporting and budget processes.
• Maintaining assigned financial and operational registers and supporting the College office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Finance/accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Synergetic

MYOB

Job description

Bring your eye for detail and your heart for people to Carlisle Adventist College!

We’re looking for an organised, approachable Finance Officer who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and wants to contribute to a school community with a clear Christian purpose.

At Carlisle, our vision is "To be a thriving Christ-centred learning community." Your work will support that vision by helping families with their school accounts, maintaining reliable financial records and keeping our everyday financial processes running smoothly.

Working closely with the College administration team and the Northern Australia Conference Finance Team, you’ll have opportunities to use your skills, build relationships and contribute to the daily life of our College.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining student accounts, applying approved fees and charges, and issuing accurate fee statements.

Helping families with account enquiries and respectfully following up outstanding fees.

Preparing invoices and reimbursement documentation, including coding and obtaining approvals.

Receiving, balancing and banking local funds.

Providing records and information for month-end reporting and budget processes.

Maintaining assigned financial and operational registers and supporting the College office.

About you

You’ll bring:

Relevant qualifications and experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping.

Confidence using Excel and accounting systems. Experience with Synergetic and MYOB would be an advantage.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your work and meet deadlines.

A friendly, professional approach, clear communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Initiative, a willingness to learn and an ability to work well with others.

Personal commitment to the mission, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Carlisle Adventist College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold our child safety policies and procedures. Appointment is subject to appropriate child safety screening, including referee checks and verification of a valid Blue Card.