Finance Coordinator

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel to community covered

Job summary

Precruitment is assisting with an immediate short-term Finance Coordinator opportunity to support the Council's finance function. The casual contract starts as soon as possible and is expected to end on 18 December 2026.

Responsibilities include daily financial administration, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end support, with accommodation and travel to the community provided by the Council. Local government experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Recent Local Government finance experience is essential.
• Eligible to work in Australia (Australian or New Zealand citizen or valid visa).

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily financial administration and transaction processing
• Coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing routine financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Monitoring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Responding to finance enquiries and liaising with internal Council teams
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Supporting the broader finance team with urgent priorities as required

Job description

Job Description

An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Finance Coordinator to support the Council's finance function during a short-term period. This is a casual contract commencing as soon as possible with an expected end date of 18th of December 2026.

Daily responsibilities are expected to include:

• Supporting daily financial administration and transaction processing
• Coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing routine financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Monitoring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Responding to finance enquiries and liaising with internal Council teams
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Supporting the broader finance team with urgent priorities as required

About the Employer

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

About the Candidate

Recent Local Government finance experience is essential. You will be comfortable stepping into an established Council environment, supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing with minimal lead time.

You will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively in a remote regional location for the duration of the assignment., To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

Work Environment

This is an immediate short-term contract through to 18 December 2026. Accommodation in addition to travel to and from the community will be covered by the Council. Any extension will depend on Council requirements and will be advised in advance.