Finance Support Officer

Colac Otway Shire; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a permanent full-time finance professional to join the Financial Services team in Ballarat. You will support daily bank reconciliations, accounts payable and financial administration while helping with month-end tasks and reporting.

You should bring experience in finance administration, strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail. The role offers a collaborative team environment and long-term local government career prospects.

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.
• The 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 as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | Colac Otway Shire Council

Are you a finance professional who loves accuracy, organisation and making things run smoothly behind the scenes?

Join the Financial Services team at Colac Otway Shire Council and play a key role in supporting the financial operations that help our community thrive. From bank reconciliations and accounts payable to financial administration and reporting support, you'll be an important part of a collaborative and high-performing team.

What you'll be doing

You'll provide operational finance support across a broad range of activities, including:

• 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

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has:

• 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


• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team

At Colac Otway Shire Council, our people are guided by values of support, inclusion, integrity, accountability and respect. We are committed to creating a positive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact in their community.

Whether you're looking to build on your finance career or take the next step in local government, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your skills across a broad range of financial functions.

If you have a passion for numbers, thrive on accuracy and enjoy working in a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $71,667.44 to $75,515.44 per annum plus superannuation

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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