Level 3 State Government Short-term Opportunity
Your new company
Hays is currently seeking an experienced Finance Officer for a short-term State Government contract commencing on 17 August.
This 7-week assignment will suit a candidate with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who can quickly integrate into a busy finance team and provide accurate transactional support.
Your new role
Working within a Corporate Services team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial administration and transactional support across both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies
Managing debtor and creditor administration activities
Assisting with debt recovery processes and payment arrangements
Processing invoices, payments, refunds and financial adjustments
Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
Generating reports and investigating anomalies within financial systems
Supporting bank reconciliations and financial administration processes
Providing customer service and responding to finance-related enquiries
Liaising with internal stakeholders and external customers regarding financial transactions
Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements




Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and transactional tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Officer or similar role
Experience processing high-volume financial transactions
Robust reconciliation skills and attention to detail
Experience using financial management systems
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A customer-focused approach and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Highly regarded:
Previous State Government or public sector experience
Experience with MYOB or similar financial systems
Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar systems
Knowledge of government finance processes and procedures
What you'll get in return
7-week contract opportunity
Immediate upcoming start from 17 August
Competitive hourly rate
Valuable State Government experience
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Convenient Perth location
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Finance Officer (Perth)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Perth