Financial Services Officer - Payables
Date: 5 Dec 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Financial Accounting team specialises in managing all aspects of financial and capital accounting, ensuring compliance with legislative and Archdiocesan requirements. We oversee a wide range of functions, including the preparation of the financial statements and the external statutory audit, supplier setup and management, and corporate procurement card administration. With a strong focus on maintaining robust internal controls and financial stewardship, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to meet all financial needs.
Summary
As the Support Officer – Finance Payables, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes within our organisation. You will be responsible for interpreting financial data, processing payments, resolving discrepancies, and supporting both internal and external stakeholders. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will help maintain accurate records, ensure timely payments to suppliers and schools, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance function.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Fixed Term | 5 months | January – May 2026
- Salary: $80,318 - $90,762 plus super
- Ad Close date: 15 December 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Interpret financial data and documentation to ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of BCE’s liabilities to suppliers, schools, and other creditors
- Resolve discrepancies and payment issues by liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Undertake activities supporting professional bookkeeping, including purchase order control, invoice matching and processing, petty cash control and disbursement, employee expense reimbursements, and EFT payments
- Prioritise workload and tasks, investigate and resolve issues, and initiate rectification in a timely manner
- Draft responses to enquiries and contribute to continuous improvement practices and processes
- Provide information regarding procedures, guidelines, and legislation to customers and stakeholders, including requirements of the ATO for GST and withholding tax
- Support BCE staff in the use of financial software for ordering and invoice processing
- Liaise with stakeholders to address needs in the financial accounts system
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Having a strong attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to adherence to policies and procedures
- Experience in a similar position and possess strong problem-solving skills
- Previous experience in a similar accounts payable position (highly regarded)
- Ability to prioritise workload and tasks, undertaking initial investigations, and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Ability to prioritise tasks and resolve issues independently
- Strong communication skills to respond to enquiries.
- Working closely with a senior staff to provide administrative assistance
- There are not mandatory qualifications however previous experience in a similar accounts payable position would be highly regarded
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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