- Own end-to-end Accounts Receivable in a respected School
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Expand into Payroll and broader Finance support
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Join a supportive, high-performing team
Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team on a part-time basis, 67.5 hours per fortnight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of operations by processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying, following up debts and posting receipts in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
Key responsibilities include:
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Initiating and leading the income invoicing process for the School, including receipting, account reconciliations and acquittal processes.
- Debt Management and driving the processes to ensure the School’s outstanding debt is maintained below acceptable levels and accounts are paid on time.
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Creating, maintaining, and reconciling events in Parent Lounge, as required.
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Analysing, reconciling and following up on debtor balances and daily banking, providing a monthly summary and commentary to the Finance Manager and/or CFO.
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Coordinating and managing fee payment arrangements as applicable, while acting as a key point of contact for parents regarding general enquiries.
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Balancing and reconciling Petty Cash and other school and P & F floats.
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Providing support across broader finance activities, including assisting with payroll processing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing or related administrative tasks during peak periods or as required.
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 receivable, finance, or business administration, ideally including debt collection and reconciliations.
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Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level.
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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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Exposure to payroll processing or support within a finance team is highly regarded as is experience in a school or education environment.
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Understanding of financial controls and audit processes is also desirable.
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)
The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive and engaging work environment.
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 5pm Friday 3 July 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.
