Accounts Officer

Location:

Auckland, NZ

Date: 18 Nov 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

ACG Sunderland is an independent, coeducational school (Y0–Y13) in purpose built state of the art school facilities located in Henderson, West Auckland. We prepare our students for a lifetime of learning, equipping them with the academic, sporting, and cultural skills they need to become balanced and independent global citizens.

We are seeking a capable Accounts Officer to join our support staff team for a full-time, permanent position from December 2025. Reporting to the Principal, you will be responsible for the accounts payable and receivable functions, bank reconciliations and other general ledger reconciliations to trial balance. You will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the school’s fixed asset register along with other ad hoc accounting duties. Previous cash handling experience would be an an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Most of the standard business accounting functions with specific areas of focus around daily accounts processing and debtor management
Undertaking a range of different tasks to respond to the needs of the business and customer focus must be maintained at the highest level
Providing general finance support services to the wider busines
Process all student billing
Recording student payments
Issuing receipts, as required
Processing student refunds
Credit control and monthly reporting

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience working in an accounting or finance role – at least 2 years
Proven experience in administration and customer services
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication – ability to communicate with a diverse range of financial and non-financial stakeholders

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com