Job Description
Public Sector People is partnering with a QLD State Government Department to recruit an experienced AO3 Finance Officer for an initial contract running until 27 November ****.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with solid SAP ECC6 experience to join a busy finance function within a large government agency.
Your Role
Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of invoices, creditor payments, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and delegations at all times.
This role suits someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and takes pride in accuracy and process improvement.
Your Responsibilities
Ensure invoices correctly comply with GST and withholding requirements in accordance with financial management standards and authorised by the appropriate delegates
Process invoices for payment in accordance with internal controls and financial policies and procedures, investigating any non-compliances
Ensure creditors are paid in a timely manner and produce urgent cheques as required by internal stakeholders
Enter cheque and travel request claims into the business system and offset them in the finance system when paid
Prepare monthly accruals,



and maintain and generate recurring and prepayment documents
Prepare monthly reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated in a timely manner
Investigate overpayments to suppliers and follow up on recovery of overpayments
Review corporate card documentation, ensuring correct coding, analysing expenditure, and ensuring compliance with process and policy
Liaise with creditors regarding invoices as required, directing other enquiries to the correct personnel
Prepare reports for management as required
Develop and maintain work instructions for the role
Assist staff to action invoices accurately and in a timely manner in the record management system, following up any discrepancies identified
What You'll Bring:
Demonstrated experience using SAP ECC6 (essential)
Prior experience within a government or public sector finance environment (highly desirable)
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, GST and withholding tax requirements
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations and compliance
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach
Availability to start immediately

📌 Ao3 Finance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Queensland