Finance Officer - Temporary

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Social Club

Additional Leave

Fitness Passport

Waves Aquatic Centre discounts

onsite parking

onsite Café

Job summary

The Hills Shire Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Revenue & Expenditure team. This temporary fulltime role offers rotation across accounts payable and receivable, helping you gain broad experience while delivering high-quality service.

You will contribute to daily banking, reconciliations, debt collection and customer queries in a supportive, values-driven environment. Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA qualified or currently undertaking CPA studies.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; team player.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and debt recovery principles.
• Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable activities: maintain records, invoice/payments, reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare daily banking, receipts, and reconcile cheques and deposits.
• Perform accounts receivable activities: invoice and reconcile accounts, debt collection.
• Respond to/follow up on accounts payable/debtor enquiries and file/maintain documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Written & spoken communication

Debt recovery principles

Customer service

CPA studies

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

• Temporary – Fulltime Up to 6 months
• Gain valuable experience to progress your career in finance, within a supportive and close-knit team
• Fitness Passports and Discounted Gym and Aquatic Centre membership

Ready to grow your finance career in a role where variety, teamwork and great service matter? Join our supportive Revenue & Expenditure team as a Finance Officer and build broad, hands-on experience across accounts payable and receivable through a structured rotation. If you are proactive, enthusiastic and detail-focused, this is your opportunity to make a valued contribution while delivering high-quality service.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

The role of Finance Officer includes:

• Perform accounts payable activities – maintain records, invoice/payments, reconciling supplier statements
• Prepare daily banking, receipt and reconcile cheques and deposits
• Perform accounts receivable activities – invoice and maintain/reconcile accounts, debt collection
• Respond to/follow up on accounts payable/debtor enquiries and file/maintain documentation
• Assist in the preparation of daily bank reconciliations.

What we are seeking in our new team member:

1. Degree in Accounting
2. CPA qualified or currently undertaking CPA studies
3. High attention to detail and accuracy and a team player
4. Sound knowledge of accounting and debt recovery principles and practices
5. High attention to detail and accuracy and a team player
6. Competent written and oral communication and strong customer service skills

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates starting from $89,188 per annum plus superannuation paid weekly. You will also have access to our Active Social Club, Additional Leave, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts at our Waves Aquatic Centre, Fitness Passport, onsite undercover parking and an onsite Café.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.