Finance Assistant

Permanent part-time 16 hours per week across four days.

At Great Southern Grammar every role contributes to the experience of our studentsfamiliesand staff. Behind the learning care and opportunities offered across our School is a professional Business and Administration team that keeps important systemsaccuratetimelyand well supported.

We areseekinganorganiseddependableand detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide accounts payable finance data entry and general administration support. This is a permanent part-time position working 16 hours per week arranged as four hours per day across four days.

The role offers a practical opportunity to develop finance administration experience within a supportive team.

Previousfinance experience will be valued but is not essential; training will be provided to someone who brings accuracy sound judgement a willingness to learn and a positive approach to service.

• Create andmaintainaccuratecreditor information and process invoices and paymentsin accordance withapproved School procedures andauthorisations.
• Reconcile creditor statementsidentifymissing or inconsistentinformationand follow up orreferdiscrepancies appropriately.
• Completeaccuratefinance data entry andmaintainregisters records routinedocumentationand electronic filing.
• Supportpurchasingand procurement administration including monitoring outstanding purchase orders and approvals.
• Assist the Finance Team with month-end activities accounts payable reporting audit information asset-registerupdatesand credit-card administration.
• Provide routine administration support to the Finance Team and where finance workload permits to the Head of Business Operations across approved business projects procurement riskgovernanceand compliance activities.
• Respond helpfully and professionally to staff suppliers and service providers whilemaintainingconfidentiality andappropriate financialcontrols.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to complete repetitive process-driven work accurately and within agreedtimeframes.
• Goodorganisationand time-management skills with a reliable and dependable approach to work.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Excel together with the ability to learn finance systems and databases.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Sound judgement about confidentialityestablishedprocedures and when to seek guidance or clarification.
• A positive proactive attitude and a genuine interest in developing finance and administration skills.
• Previousaccounts payable administration data-entry or finance-software experience will beadvantageousbut is not essential. Formal accounting qualifications are notrequired.
• A current Working with Children Check satisfactory National Police History Check andappropriate Australianwork rights or capacity to satisfy these requirements before commencement.

A certificate or relevant study in business administrationaccountingor office administration will be well regarded.

• A welcomingvalues-drivenand student-focused professional community.
• Professional learningcoachingand development opportunities relevant to the appointment.
• Salary-packaging options a deferred salary scheme staff tuition-feediscountsand an Employee Assistance Program subject to eligibility and School arrangements.
• A spacious waterfront campus onsite parking and the lifestyle opportunities of Albany and the Great Southern Region.

Great Southern Grammar is a vibrant independent Christian co-educational day and boarding school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Grounded in Christian values and guided by our vision to Create YOUR impact our community is shaped by Respect IntegrityCourageand Compassion. Our 144-acre campus adjoins Oyster Harbour in Albany creating a distinctive place to work learn and belong.

• Click on Apply Now.
• Include an up-to-date CV and a concise cover letter outlining administration data-entryor accounts payable experience; confidence with systems and Excel; attention to detail; preferred workdays; and reasons for joining GSG.
• Position description can be found on the Schools website.
• Applications close:4.00pm AWST Sunday06September2026.

For specific questions relating to the role please contact the Head of Business Operations MrMatthewBird via telephonequestions relating to the application process please

Great Southern Grammar is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to protecting children andmaintaininga child-safe environment. Successful applicants must satisfy child-protection screening adhere to theSchoolschild-protectionpoliciesandcomply withrelevant laws and regulations. Applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current visa thatpermitsthem to work in Australia.