Senior Finance Officer – Accounts Payable

Location: Gungahlin, ACT

Rate: $57.21/hour + super (PAYG)

Contract: 3-month contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week

Start: ASAP, subject to a cleared police check

We’re seeking an experiencedFinance Officer to join an ACT Government team based in Gungahlin, Canberra.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with robust finance operations and Accounts Payable experience to support a busy government finance function. Candidates with experience across Accounts Receivable, banking, bookkeeping or reconciliations will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

- Process and manage high-volume financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established processes.
- Support Accounts Payable and broader finance operations.
- Perform financial reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Process invoices, payments and other finance-related transactions.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries and provide timely support to stakeholders.
- Work effectively within established financial procedures, controls and systems.
- Assist with general finance administration and operational requirements as needed

About You: To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in finance operations, preferably with strong Accounts Payable experience.




- Experience in Accounts Receivable, banking, bookkeeping or reconciliations will also be considered.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Experience working in a high-volume finance environment.
- Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Oracle or similar financial management systems will be highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a broader finance team.
- Canberra-based and available to work onsite 5 days per week.
- Ability to commence at short notice.

Why Apply?
- Gain experience working within a government finance environment.
- Work alongside an established finance team.
- $57.21/hour + super (PAYG).
- Immediate start available, subject to a cleared police check.
- Potential chance to demonstrate your skills within a government environment.

Apply Now! If you’re an experienced Finance Officer with strong Accounts Payable or broader finance operations experience, we’d love to hear from you. Send your updated CV to [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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