Finance Officer

Wattle Range Council; Millicent; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthy Lifestyle Program includingFlu

Flexible Working Arrangements

Income Protection

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary Sacrificing

Résumé du poste

Wattle Range Council in Millicent, SA, is seeking a Finance Officer to join a collaborative finance team. You will maintain financial records, support month-end processes, and ensure compliance with policies while delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting or administrative support roles.
• Sound understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliation processes.
• Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Financial reconciliations and record maintenance
• Administration offees and other Council income
• Financial and budget reporting and audit co-ordination
• Month-end and year-end finance processes
• Compliance with Council policies, legislation and internal controls
• Continuous improvement of finance systems and processes

Connaissances

Finance experience

Accounts payable/receivable

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity & confidentiality

Independent work

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $450 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 180 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development.

What We Offer

• Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
• Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
• Income Protection
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Sacrificing

Job Description

Join Wattle Range Council and help deliver accurate, efficient and customer-focused financial services that support our community. Based in Millicent, this permanent position is part of a collaborative Finance team responsible for maintaining strong financial processes and ensuring high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

As Finance Officer, you will support a broad range of finance functions, including:

• Financial reconciliations and record maintenance
• Administration offees and other Council income
• Financial and budget reporting and audit co-ordination
• Month-end and year-end finance processes
• Compliance with Council policies, legislation and internal controls
• Continuous improvement of finance systems and processes

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in finance, accounting or administrative support roles
• Sound understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliation processes
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality

Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, will be highly regarded.