Finance Operations Specialist – Community Impact

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

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join our Financial Services team in a permanent full-time role. You’ll support day-to-day financial operations, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and reporting to help our community thrive.

Collaborating across the finance function, you’ll contribute to accuracy, timeliness and processes while working in a supportive local government environment that values integrity and teamwork.

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.

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 as needed.

Skills

Finance administration

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Teamwork/Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join our Financial Services team in a permanent full-time role. You’ll support day-to-day financial operations, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and reporting to help our community thrive.

Collaborating across the finance function, you’ll contribute to accuracy, timeliness and processes while working in a supportive local government environment that values integrity and teamwork.