Remote Local Government Finance Coordinator (Casual)

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Mount Isa QLD is seeking an experienced Finance Coordinator to support the Council's finance function on a casual contract commencing ASAP with an expected end date of 18 December 2026. Daily responsibilities include financial administration, AP/AR, and month-end support.

You must have recent Local Government finance experience, be able to work in a remote regional location for the assignment, and be eligible to live and work in Australia

Qualifications

• Recent Local Government finance experience is essential.
• You will be comfortable in an established Council environment and support day-to-day financial operations.
• Ability to contribute with minimal lead time in remote regional location.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily financial administration and transaction processing
• Coordinating accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing routine financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Monitoring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Responding to finance enquiries and liaising with internal Council teams
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Supporting the broader finance team with urgent priorities as required

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Financial reporting

Job description

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Mount Isa QLD is seeking an experienced Finance Coordinator to support the Council's finance function on a casual contract commencing ASAP with an expected end date of 18 December 2026. Daily responsibilities include financial administration, AP/AR, and month-end support.

You must have recent Local Government finance experience, be able to work in a remote regional location for the assignment, and be eligible to live and work in Australia