- Diverse finance role across accounts payable, procurement and reporting
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Join a collaborative Finance team in a leading Grammar School
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Excellent benefits including school fee discounts and free onsite parking
ABOUT US
Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.
At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.
Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.
Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.
This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for providing high-quality accounts payable, procurement, financial administration and customer service support to the School, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions supporting budge management and compliance requirements and contributing to the efficient operation of the Finance team through professional, customer-focussed service.
Key responsibilities include:
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Provide budget advice and support to Budget Managers
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Complete end-of-month Accounts Payable and Purchasing processes and participate in end-of-year finance processes.
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Process general ledger journals, maintain Fix Asset Register, and monitor and report capital expenditure.
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Prepare and collate financial management reporting information as required by the Finance Manager and assist with ad hoc financial, reporting, audit and project related tasks.
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Perform daily/ monthly bank reconciliations and contribute to cash flow reporting and forecasting.
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Prepare the School’s BAS.
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Ensure compliance with the School’s Purchasing Policy and Delegations of Authority requirements.
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Assist with procurement and tender processes and maintain procurement records and supporting documentation
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Assist with internal and external auditing requirements by providing accounts payable, procurement, reconciliation and supporting documentations.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly organised, proactive and solutions focussed individual with well-developed interpersonal skills, discretion and integrity, and high-level accuracy and attention to detail. You bring:
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Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, procurement, financial administration or similar finance role.
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Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures, and delegations.
- Experience using financial management systems, preferably TASS or similar enterprise finance software and intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft office.
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Well-developed communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders.
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Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies.
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School experience would be highly regarded.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive remuneration
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Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted school fees for eligible employees
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Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
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Corporate discounts with Medibank
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Access to our on-site gym and pool
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Annual Flu-vaccinations
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Free onsite parking
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Employee Assistance Program
YOUR APPLICATION
If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)
2. Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)
We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.
Whilst applications must be sent to us by Monday 10 August 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.
Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.
