Title Assistant Accountant

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Staff social club

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Financial Accounting Services team. This role leads day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations and supports financial accounting activities across a large education network.

You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate processing, month-end tasks, and continuous improvement of financial systems and controls, with flexible, full-time arrangements and a commitment to child safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance environments.
• Experience leading AP/AR functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Focus on accuracy, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Assist with workflow management and prioritisation of transactional finance activities.
• Monitor service delivery timeframes and contribute to performance outcomes.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and accounting processes.
• Support financial controls and compliance activities.
• Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
• Provide training to users of financial systems.
• Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders across BCE.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Transactional Finance

Excel

Financial Systems

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Woolloongabba QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Transactional Finance professional looking to take the next step in your career?

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Financial Accounting Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading day-to-day financial operations, improving processes and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial services.

This role sits within a large and complex organisation supporting more than 80,000 students across Queensland and offers exposure to enterprise financial systems, financial accounting and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting Services, you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of BCE's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while assisting with a range of financial accounting activities.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to manage workflows, monitor workloads, support process improvements and help ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

• Work hours:Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
• Status: Fixed Term | Maternity Leave | October 2026 – March 2027
• Contact:**********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Support and oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations
• Assist with workflow management and prioritisation of transactional finance activities
• Monitor service delivery timeframes and contribute to performance outcomes
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and accounting processes
• Support financial controls and compliance activities
• Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
• Provide support and training to users of financial systems
• Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders across BCE

About you

We are looking for someone who brings strong experience in transactional finance environments and enjoys improving the way work gets done.

You will ideally have:

• Experience leading or coordinating Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions
• Strong understanding of high-volume transaction processing environments
• Experience managing competing priorities, workflows and service delivery deadlines
• A focus on accuracy, customer service and continuous improvement
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant accounting, finance or business qualifications, completed or in progress

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

This role would suit a Senior Accounts Payable Officer, Senior Accounts Receivable Officer, Transactional Finance Team Leader or Assistant Accountant seeking broader exposure to financial accounting.

If you are ready to leverage your AP/AR expertise while developing broader accounting and operational finance skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.