Accounts Officer
Job Description
Location: Tauranga, NZ
Date: 8 May 2026
Application closing date:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 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 schools is seeking a capable, proactive and detail oriented Accounts Officer - based at our New Zealand Head Office located in Auckland. The role is a "sole charge" position - focused on AR, AP, revenue recognition and once a year international student billing for our beautiful school ACG Tauranga located in the community of Bay of Plenty. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and being the finance "go to" person within an education environment.
Reporting to the NZ Head of Finance, this role will working closely with the Principal and broader finance team. The role will manage the day to day financial operations for the school and the associated Early Childhood Centre. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, strengthening controls, and providing insights that support informed decision making.
This is a 6 month parental leave cover with an mid June start. The role is located in Auckland - 5 days a week - 6 hours a day (flex hours).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable, Billing and Invoicing
Manage Accounts Payable end to end ensuring accurate coding, approvals and timely payment runs.
Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices for school fees and additional charges.
Draft and manage annual contracts, as well as provide statements to parents.
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
