Flexible Accounting Services Officer – Reconciliations

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised PD budget

Flexible working arrangements (working

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) is seeking an Accounting Services Officer to ensure timely bank reconciliations, asset accounting and tax reconciliations across MACS school portfolios. You will perform journal processing and collaborate with schools and the Finance team to sustain strong financial control.

The role suits a proactive finance professional with reconciliation and fixed asset experience, contributing to a values-driven organisation that prioritises service,

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliations, asset register maintenance, depreciation and journal processing.
• Sound understanding of tax compliance and accounting standards in a shared services or similar environment.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with ERP or financial management systems.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability under time pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A service-oriented, collaborative approach to working with schools and finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, tax reconciliations (e.g. GST, PAYG, FBT) and journal processing across assigned schools.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, manage disposals and depreciation, and ensure accurate month-end reporting.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items in collaboration with schools and internal teams.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual FBT return and provide audit support as required.
• Work with school staff and Finance Business Partners to resolve accounting issues and ensure best practice processing.
• Contribute to cross-training and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) is seeking an Accounting Services Officer to ensure timely bank reconciliations, asset accounting and tax reconciliations across MACS school portfolios. You will perform journal processing and collaborate with schools and the Finance team to sustain strong financial control.

The role suits a proactive finance professional with reconciliation and fixed asset experience, contributing to a values-driven organisation that prioritises service,