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 opportunity 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 setting.
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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
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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
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