Finance Coordinator

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Mount Isa QLD is seeking an experienced Finance Coordinator to support the Council's finance function on a casual contract commencing ASAP with an expected end date of 18 December 2026. Daily responsibilities include financial administration, AP/AR, and month-end support.

You must have recent Local Government finance experience, be able to work in a remote regional location for the assignment, and be eligible to live and work in Australia

Qualifications

• Recent Local Government finance experience is essential.
• You will be comfortable in an established Council environment and support day-to-day financial operations.
• Ability to contribute with minimal lead time in remote regional location.

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

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Financial reporting

Job description

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Mount Isa QLD

Casual/Temporary

12d ago , from Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane

Our client is a Regional Queensland Council supporting a remote outback community. The organisation delivers essential services and infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable community outcomes.

The Opportunity

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 You

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.

What’s On Offer

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.

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.