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Finance Officer

Finance • Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
  • Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance.

Role Type

Permanent • Part-time • Associate

Description

Join a values-driven team making a difference

Do you enjoy working with numbers and people?

We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused Finance Officer to join our team on a part-time basis working 3 full-days per week or spread your hours across Monday to Friday, under a hybrid work model. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied finance role that combines bookkeeping, accounts administration and customer service, while helping students achieve their career goals.

At Australian Paramedical College (APC), we’re passionate about changing lives through education. As part of our Finance team, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our students receive exceptional support throughout their study journey while maintaining accurate and efficient financial processes across the business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day administration of student finance, accounts receivable, bookkeeping and general finance functions. You’ll work closely with students and internal teams to ensure financial enquiries are resolved promptly, payments are processed accurately and financial records are maintained to a high standard. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role you will:

  • Provide exceptional customer service when responding to finance enquiries.
  • Process student course amendments, cancellations and refunds.
  • Set up, administer and reconcile student payment plans.
  • Reconcile daily bank transactions and company credit cards.
  • Process invoices, receipts, credit notes and payments.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly finance reports.
  • Monitor outstanding student accounts and assist with payment arrangements.
  • Process creditor invoices and support accounts payable activities.
  • Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations.
  • Maintain finance procedures and contribute to business improvement projects.
  • Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to support operational excellence.

About You

You’ll be someone who is organised, reliable and enjoys delivering outstanding service while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You’ll also bring:

  • Certificate or Diploma qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.
  • Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Accurate data entry and reconciliation skills.
  • A proactive, positive and collaborative approach.

Why Join APC?

At APC, we believe education should be accessible, engaging and life-changing. We’re a values driven business that’s big on collaboration, continuous improvement and celebrating wins along the way. You’ll find a supportive team that works hard, laughs often and genuinely cares about making a difference.

To learn more about Australian Paramedical College, visit https://apcollege.edu.au/.

Industry Pathways, trading as Australian Paramedical College, is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and where diversity of background, culture, identity and experience is recognised and celebrated. As an education provider, we are committed to maintaining a child safe learning environment that promotes the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of all students, including young people and vulnerable learners.


Australian Paramedical College (Industry Pathways Pty Ltd, RTO 32513)

Company Overview

Australian Paramedical College (APC) is Australia’s leading specialist college for pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency healthcare. Our students are at the heart of everything we do here at APC. Every one of us is dedicated to helping our students to reach their career goals and thrive as emergency healthcare and pre-hospital professionals. We believe in the power of our students to change lives through life-saving care.Australian Paramedical College (APC) is on a mission is to help people of all backgrounds secure and succeed in fulfilling careers in Australia’s growing healthcare sector. As a leading provider of vocational education in pre-hospital healthcare, we are proud to see our graduates’ become leaders in their industry – working as EMTs, ESOs, Medics and Patient Transport Officers – or continue university studies to become Registered Paramedics. Australian Paramedical College (Industry Pathways Pty Ltd, RTO 32513)