A 12 month temp Accounts Officer assignment with a local government department in the Eastern Suburbs

Your new company

A well-established local government organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join its Finance team on a 12‑month contract. This council is committed to delivering high-quality services to the community and is currently undergoing system upgrades and process improvements, offering a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within a professional and collaborative environment.

Your new role

Reporting to the Team Leader Financial Services, you will support the day-to-day operations of the revenue function, ensuring accurate and efficient processing and excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with accounts receivable activities including invoicing, debtor monitoring and processing refunds and credit notes.
- Managing rates and revenue enquiries, responding to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Processing direct debits, receipting transactions and allocating payments accurately.
- Supporting document processing, including notices, certificates and correspondence.
- Assisting with data entry, record keeping and maintaining financial systems and databases.
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting system upgrades within the revenue team.

This is a varied role combining finance administration, customer service and project support.

What you'll need to succeed





To be successful in this position, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, including debt collection and reconciliation processes.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and confidence in working with financial systems.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Experience in local government systems or revenue environments will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a supportive and community-focused organisation offering:

- A 12‑month contract with the prospect to contribute to key system and process improvements.
- A collaborative team environment within a stable public sector organisation.
- Valuable exposure to local government finance and revenue operations.
- A role that combines technical accounting with stakeholder engagement and service delivery.

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 about your career.

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