Finance Officer - Temporary

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Social Club

Additional Leave

Waves Aquatic Centre discounts

Fitness Passport

Onsite undercover parking

Onsite Café

Job summary

The Hills Shire Council Finance Officer role offers hands-on experience in accounts payable and receivable across a structured rotation. You will work in a supportive, team-based environment and contribute to high-quality financial service delivery.

We seek a Degree in Accounting, CPA qualifications or studies, and strong attention to detail, communication and customer service skills. Competitive salary with superannuation applies, located in NSW Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA qualification or CPA studies in progress.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; able to work in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and debt recovery principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA qualification or CPA studies

Job description

• 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.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process to set you up for success. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at @thehills.nsw.gov.au.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at @thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.