Financial Accountant
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
25 August 2026
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Role description
Grow your accounting career with purpose; the Catholic Education Office (CEO) in Darwin (Berrimah) is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join our team.
About us:
Catholic Education NT (CENT) operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning to Secondary, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love. The Catholic Education Office is located in Berrimah.
The position:
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant ensures the accuracy of the Catholic Education Office's daily financial transactions. The role maintains the integrity of the general ledger through timely bank reconciliations and precise processing of banking receipts in Technology One (TechOne), and manages outgoing vendor payments (AP) and incoming customer collections (AR).
Why work for Catholic Education NT?
- Salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus super
- 35-hour working week
- Five weeks annual leave plus additional leave entitlements
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Employee rewards program (discounts at 450+ retailers)
- Discounted school fees for children in catholic schools
- Professional development opportunities
- Free onsite parking - Berrimah location
- Full-time permanent position, with commencement negotiable.
Key responsibilities:
As Financial Accountant, you will:
- Download, review and reconcile daily bank statements and transactional reports across all bank accounts.
- Process approved cash receipts, cheques and electronic transfers in TechOne, and prepare weekly cash requirements schedules.
- Verify, code and process vendor invo…