Finance Operations Specialist: Bank Recs, AP & Reporting

Council Jobs; Colac; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a finance professional to provide operational finance support across a broad range of activities. You will handle daily bank reconciliations, processing, month-end support and accounts payable functions to keep financial operations running smoothly.

Join a collaborative Finance Services team committed to accuracy, organisation and timely reporting while delivering value to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, accounts payable, bookkeeping or similar roles.
• A sound understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Great communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and financial processing.
• Supporting month-end finance activities.
• Assisting with accounts payable, supplier maintenance and payment runs.
• Processing procurement card transactions and credit notes.
• Supporting GST, FBT and other taxation-related reporting.
• Providing backup support for Accounts Payable and assisting across the wider Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a finance professional to provide operational finance support across a broad range of activities. You will handle daily bank reconciliations, processing, month-end support and accounts payable functions to keep financial operations running smoothly.

Join a collaborative Finance Services team committed to accuracy, organisation and timely reporting while delivering value to the community.