Finance Officer

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Melbourne is seeking a Finance Officer to help manage payments and maintain accurate financial records. You will provide finance and admin support to help the team meet its goals.

Responsibilities include checking and matching payment records against finance databases, processing transactions, updating records, and contributing to process improvements. A tertiary qualification in accounting or finance is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business admin or related field is highly desirable but not essential.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office; government systems knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate with other teams.
• Clear communication and a helpful approach when working with diverse colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Check and match accurate payment records against finance databases.
• Process financial transactions and follow the established rules and steps.
• Check data, update records and keep files clear and correct.
• Help meet finance rules, report issues and suggest practical ways to improve work.
• Provide reliable admin support, manage mail and letters and assist with team projects.

Skills

Payment processing

Record keeping

Finance administration

Public sector knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree desired

Business Admin background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Keep finances on track and help a key government team run smoothly.
• Use your number skills to check payments and keep records accurate.
• Build your experience in finance, admin and public service.
• Enjoy steady work where your care and attention make a difference.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As finance officer, you will help manage payments and keep financial records accurate. You will also provide finance and admin support to help the team meet its goals.

You will:

• check and match accurate payment records against finance databases
• process financial transactions and follow the right rules and steps
• check data, update records and keep files clear and correct
• help meet finance rules, report issues and suggest practical ways to improve work
• provide reliable admin support, manage mail and letters and help with team projects.

About you

A degree or other tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business admin or a related field is highly desirable, but not essential.

You should also have:

• working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, with knowledge of government systems and rules an advantage
• the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well with other teams
• sound judgement to solve problems, check details and find ways to improve work
• clear communication skills and a helpful approach when working with people from different backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Amanda Lloyd at ************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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