Job Description

As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for processing supplier payments, maintaining Accounts Payable records, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving payment-related issues.

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You will also provide trained relief support to the Payroll team during planned absences and busy periods. This is a varied role that combines financial administration, systems work, customer service and the chance to develop broader experience across Council's Finance team.

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In this role, you will:

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- Process and raise supplier payments through Council's Accounts Payable system.
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- Check invoices for accuracy, appropriate authorisation, correct coding and GST treatment.
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- Confirm supplier ABNs and ensure invoices meet GST requirements.
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- Reconcile supplier statements each month.
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- Maintain accurate supplier records, including GST status and bank account details.
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- Produce and distribute outstanding orders reports for follow-up.
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- Assist with the reconciliation of Accounts Payable control and suspense accounts.
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- Liaise with suppliers and Council staff to resolve documentation, authorisation and payment issues.
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- Provide trained relief support for routine Payroll processing.
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- Check timesheets and other payroll inputs for completeness, authorisation and timely submission.
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- Assist with routine payroll enquiries and provide pay advices or employment forms as directed.
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- Escalate discrepancies and non-routine matters to the Payroll team.
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- Assist with testing Finance system upgrades affecting Accounts Payable and Payroll.
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- Respond to enquiries professionally and within required timeframes.
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- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when dealing with financial and employee information.
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You will be organised,



accurate and comfortable working with financial systems, procedures and deadlines.
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications, with a Certificate IV in Accounting or Finance viewed favourably.
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- Experience processing and recording financial transactions in an accounting or finance environment.
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- Experience completing reconciliations and preparing routine financial reports.
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- Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a medium or large organisation.
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- The ability to undertake, or quickly learn, routine Payroll duties.
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- The ability to apply GST requirements, policies and established procedures.
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- Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
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- Experience providing quality customer service to internal and external customers.
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- Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and financial management systems.
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- The ability to work collaboratively and build constructive relationships.
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Salary: Commencing salary circa $68,000p.a. plus superannuation.

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Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

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Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

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For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Roach - Financial Operations and Compliance Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. David can be reached on 7*** or at ***********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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For enquiries regarding the application process contact Corinne Matlwaski, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Corinne can be reached on 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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📌 Finance Officer Accounts Payable (Taree)
🏢 MidCoast Council
📍 Taree