Accounts Officers/Clerks (Accounting)

Part time

We are looking for an experienced Financial Office Administrator to join our Administrative Team at Waitaki Boys’ High School.

This is a front facing key role, working with the administrative staff, where you will be required to occasionally liaise with parents, as well as supporting students, teaching staff and other support staff within the school.

This role is term time only, up to 30 hours per week.

Salary negotiable on experience

Responsibilities

• Update and code daily bank transactions
• Manage accounts receivable and payable
• Review and process reimbursements
• Keep an eye on budget, and report on any variances
• Identify and address any account discrepancies
• Manage various school project/extra-curricular income and expenses
• Other ad hoc work as required

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar
• Hands-on experience with software, such as Xero, Kamar
• Practical working knowledge of MS Excel 
• Good sound knowledge of bookkeeping procedures
• Confidentiality
• A can-do attitude

Favourable Experience & Skills

• Administrative experience in a school setting
• Payroll experience
• Ability to understand Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss statements

Waitaki Boys’ High School

This stunning 140-year-old boys boarding and day school is situated in Oamaru, North Otago. We have a strong connection to this beautiful region, providing extensive extra-curricular activities for our students alongside a strong curriculum. We have a forward-thinking proactive Rector who is supported by the Board of Trustees, very active Old Boys associations and community support, fabulous teaching staff, an onsite hostel, a school farm, an active enviro-based learning facility and extensive sporting facilities and opportunities for our students.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

Applications close 1 September 2023

Job Description available on request