Finance Support Officer: Reconciliations, AP & Reporting

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

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a finance professional to support banking reconciliations, accounts payable and financial administration. You will contribute to month-end processes and tax reporting while collaborating with a high-performing team in a values-driven council environment.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of financial functions, with opportunities to grow while providing essential services to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, accounts payable, bookkeeping or similar roles.
• 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

Excel

Data entry

Organisation

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a finance professional to support banking reconciliations, accounts payable and financial administration. You will contribute to month-end processes and tax reporting while collaborating with a high-performing team in a values-driven council environment.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of financial functions, with opportunities to grow while providing essential services to the community.