Finance Officer

Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland; Brisbane; Ibrido; AUD 40.000 - 65.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) Brisbane office seeks a Finance Officer in a permanent part-time capacity. The role supports day-to-day financial operations for a small team within Corporate Services and Registrations, offering hybrid working arrangements.

You will handle accounts payable, data entry, reconciliations and financial records with scope for process improvements and mentoring.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and data entry.
• Maintain financial records including supplier, asset and corporate card records.
• Process reconciliations and budget monitoring, and assist with financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, audits and process improvements.

Conoscenze

Accounts payable

Data entry

Reconciliations

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Certificate in finance/accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland - Brisbane QLD

About Us

The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) is an independent statutory authority regulating the engineering profession under the Professional Engineers Act 2002(PE Act). We register engineers, oversee conduct and compliance investigations, maintain the state's professional engineers register, and advise the Minister on standards and regulatory matters. As a statutory authority, BPEQ's financial management supports not only operational efficiency but must uphold the trust of the community, government, and the professions it regulates. Like any organisation, the finance function at BPEQ is the backbone that ensures resources are managed effectively, risks are understood and mitigated, and strategic decisions are grounded in accurate, timely information.

About the Role

The role reports to the Senior Finance Officer and as a team of two, supports the broader Corporate Services and Registrations business function. The role is permanent part time. Flexibility in working hours may be required in peak periods.

What You'll Do

The Finance Officer supports day-to-day financial operations and administration. Responsibilities include accounts payable, data entry, reconciliations, corporate card management, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role also aids budget monitoring, financial reporting, audits, and process improvements to ensure efficient and compliant finance operations. There is also opportunity to provide administrative assistance to other areas of the Corporate Services and Registrations team on ad‑hoc occasions. The responsibilities below represent the core focus of the role, with additional duties detailed in the Role Description.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable, financial processing and data entry, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately coded and processed within required timeframes.
• Maintain financial records and registers, including supplier, asset and corporate card records.
• Process corporate card transactions and undertake bank and other financial reconciliations.
• Provide finance administration and operational support, including responding to routine enquiries and assisting with budget monitoring, reviews and financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, audits and other finance activities as required.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role (i.e., accounts payable, book-keeping or finance administration).
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and strong numerical expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• While not essential, qualifications (minimum Certification) in relevant finance / accounting discipline would be well regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Small team environment: Ample scope for variety
• Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional growth: Access to 1:1 mentoring and broader development and learning opportunities.
• Supportive culture: Collaborate with an experienced team that values your contributions

The role description will outline specific requirements of the role.