Accounts Administrator

The Accounts Administrator at Success Tutoring is responsible for a range of financial operations, including preparing payslips for employees, managing supplier invoices, tracking outstanding payments, and responding to finance queries from staff and franchise partners. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient financial processes at our headquarters.

To apply for the Accounts Administrator position at Success Tutoring, candidates should have experience in basic accounting, finance, or bookkeeping. Familiarity with spreadsheets and cloud-based accounting software like Xero or MYOB is essential, as well as strong organizational skills and a reliable work ethic. University students studying Accounting or Finance are also encouraged to apply.

The Accounts Administrator role at Success Tutoring is a casual/part-time position, with expected hours of about 10 hours per week. There is potential for these hours to increase as the business grows, offering flexibility that can fit around your other commitments.

Initially, the Accounts Administrator role at Success Tutoring will primarily be based at our Western Sydney headquarters. However, hybrid work arrangements may be considered after your onboarding period, providing some flexibility in your work environment.

Working as an Accounts Administrator at Success Tutoring offers several benefits, including competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a high-growth company. You will also join a passionate team dedicated to transforming education while receiving support from company leadership.

In answering this question, focus on relevant experiences you’ve had in accounting or administration. Discuss any roles where you managed financial processes, prepared payslips, or worked with accounting software like Xero or MYOB.

Share how you assess task urgency and importance. Provide examples of specific tools or methods you use, such as to-do lists or software to manage deadlines, emphasizing your organizational skills.

Discuss a real-life scenario where you faced a financial challenge. Highlight your problem-solving skills and detail the steps you took to find a resolution, emphasizing the positive outcome to showcase your capabilities.

Explain your approach to double-checking your work, such as cross-referencing figures, maintaining meticulous records, and using technology to minimize error. Mention a time when these practices led to successful and accurate reporting.

Outline your experience with specific accounting software, particularly Xero or MYOB if applicable. Discuss how you've used these tools in previous roles to manage financial data and streamline processes.

Emphasize your communication and interpersonal skills. Share an example of how you approached a similar situation in the past, focusing on active listening, seeking to understand the other person's perspective, and finding a mutually agreeable solution.

Discuss your methods for monitoring payments, such as setting reminders, maintaining an updated ledger, or using software for tracking receivables. Highlight how these strategies help maintain financial health and smooth operations.

Express your alignment with Success Tutoring's mission to transform education. Mention how you admire their approach to supporting students and how the role aligns with your career aspirations in finance within a meaningful context.

Identify essential qualities such as attention to detail, strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication. Relate these qualities to the specific tasks and responsibilities outlined for the role at Success Tutoring.

Share your commitment to continuous learning through resources like online courses, webinars, or industry publications. Highlight your proactive approach to staying informed and ensuring compliance in your work.