Accounts Officer - Auckland City, New Zealand - Inspired

Inspired

Verified Company

Auckland City, New Zealand

1 week ago

Posted by:

Jack Simmons

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 70,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In over 23 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 11,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

ACG Parnell College is a leading coeducational, nondenominational, independent school based in Parnell, Central Auckland providing world class education to over 1500 students from year 013. Our secondary campus is tailored to provide an excellent learning environment for students, delivering both Cambridge and NZ Curriculums.
ACG Parnell College are seeking a capable Accounts Officer to join our support staff team for a fulltime, permanent position from October 2023. Reporting to the Principal, you will be responsible for the accounts payable and receivable functions, bank reconciliations and other general ledger reconciliations to trial balance. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the school's fixed asset register along with other ad hoc accounting duties. Previous cash handling experience would be an an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process all student billing
Recording student payments
Issuing receipts, as required
Processing student refunds
Credit control and monthly reporting
Accurate entry of accounts payable transactions
Invoice coding, ensuring compliance with sign off authority
Preparation of bank payment files
Maintains general ledger accounts, including daily bank reconciliations
Prepares monthly general ledger reconciliations
Provide assistance in relation to the preparation of monthly management accounts, including departmental reporting for budget holders and debtor reporting.
Ensure all inquiries are handled efficiently and resolved within a timely manner

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience working in an accounting or finance role at least 2 years
Proven experience in administration and customer services
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication ability to communicate with a diverse range of financial and nonfinancial stakeholders

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.