Location: Hybrid – World Square, CBD and WFH
Commencement Date: Immediate or upon negotiation
Closing Date:  Monday, 8 July 2024
Capacity:  18-month contract, full-time
Number of positions: 1

About the Role

At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) we are looking for a champion Accounts Payable Officer with high attention to detail to support our Accounts Payable team. You will be a key resource for performing the accounts payable function, which consists of managing and processing a high volume of invoices, corporate card transactions, payments and queries. 

The position also ensures accounts payable guidelines and policies are followed whilst providing support services to the Central Office and all SCS schools to enable the efficient operation of the supplier base.

As an Accounts Payable Officer, your day-to-day will include:

  • acting as the first point of call and resolving accounts payable queries across the system
  • processing the following in the system accurately and within assigned timeframes:

○ purchase Order matching invoices for Central Office and Schools

○ managing and verifying a high volume of Non-PO invoices for posting

○ running daily EFT payment runs – Central Office and Schools

○ running BPAY, OTH and CHQ payment runs (twice weekly)

○ corporate Credit Card reconciliations and verification – Central Office and Schools

○ handling all ServiceNow queries for AP, Mastercard, and Supplier data

○ liaising with suppliers for refunds and associated queries

○ managing and resolving issues sent to the fmu@ email account

○ year-end accounting duties as directed

○ managing Creditor Master Data and associated queries

○ administering and liaising with eftSure for supplier verification

○ managing Debtor Master Data and associated queries

○ providing daily support to all SCS staff on AP processes

  • ensuring invoice details are processed with accurate data with a correlating purchase order (if applicable) and are compliant with GST legislation
  • ensuring the payment run is checked promptly with all supporting documentation provided to approvers
  • willingness to work with other teams within Finance on an ad hoc basis


About You

  • minimum of five years of experience in a Finance related support role
  • demonstrated sound understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
  • demonstrated sound understanding of audit and ATO requirements for Tax Invoices
  • demonstrated high-level knowledge of GST calculations and implications for ATO compliance
  • demonstrated high-level understanding and knowledge of the double entry system (Debits and Credits)
  • experienced managing and utilising credit card expense systems
  • other requirements as per the role description.


Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. 

SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.

In addition, we offer:

  • a competitive salary of $84,627 per annum plus superannuation
  • salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
  • up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
  • ongoing training and development opportunities
  • flexible working arrangements
  • discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
  • ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
  • generous Employee Referral Program.


Application Process 

To apply for this position please click “apply now” and follow the prompts. 

To support your application,  please be prepared to provide: 

  • your current resume
  • cover letter 


If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.