Finance Officer (Payroll and Accounts Payable)

St Columba's College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls' school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic secondary school committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of young women. Grounded in our values of Compassion, Justice, Hope, Truth, and Love, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive community where students and staff can flourish.

St Columba’s College is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Finance Officer (Payroll and Accounts Payable) to join our Accounts Office and play a key role in supporting the College’s financial operations. This is a part time (0.6FTE) ongoing position.

This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll and accounts payable services, while providing responsive support to staff and suppliers in a collaborative school environment.

As the Finance Officer (Payroll and Accounts Payable) your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll, including onboarding, variations and leave processing
• Maintain payroll integrity through reporting, reconciliations, compliance and end-of-year processes
• Manage payroll obligations including superannuation, taxation and employee leave balances
• Process supplier invoices and payments efficiently, ensuring accuracy and strong financial control
• Build positive relationships by providing responsive support to staff and suppli…