VPS3 Finance Officer

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 70.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts at retailers

3x pay runs per week

Early access to roles

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad is assisting a VIC state government organisation in Melbourne CBD to appoint a VPS3 Finance Officer on a four-month contract with a view to permanency for the right candidate. The role focuses on end-to-end AP/AR, compliance, and financial reporting, with hybrid working flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in government accounts payable, Australian citizenship, and the ability to secure Negative Vetting 1 clearance.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience in end-to-end accounts payable in government sector.
• Australian citizenship and willing to undergo Negative Vetting 1 clearance (mandatory).
• Experience with financial compliance and policy governance is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end-to-end AP/AR processing and reconcile vendor/customer statements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements including the Financial Management Act 1994.
• Prepare monthly AP/AR reporting with commentary and analysis.
• Maintain finance systems, contract records, and supplier databases.

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Governance/compliance

Herramientas

Finance software/ERP

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Job Description

Paying between $51.55-$63.81ph + super Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility Temp contract for 4 months with a view to permanency for the right candidate

About the Role

Our client is a VIC state government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a VPS3 Finance Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract for 4 months with a view to permanency for the right candidate

Requirements for the role include:

• Australian citizenship and willing to undergo Negative Vetting 1 security clearance process (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in owning and performing end-to-end accounts payable function in the government sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: Oversee accurate, end-to-end AP/AR processing, ensuring compliance with payment terms and resolving discrepancies via vendor and customer statement reconciliations.
• Financial Compliance & Policy Governance: Ensure strict adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and statutory requirements, including the Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994.
• Financial Reporting & Transaction Analysis: Monitor daily transactions, maintain financial dashboards, and prepare monthly AP/AR reporting with meaningful commentary and analysis.
• Systems & Administrative Support: Manage day-to-day administration and maintenance of finance systems, contract records, corporate credit cards, banking setups, and vendor databases.
• Process Improvement & Project Delivery: Proactively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, business process updates, and finance-related projects to drive operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Service Delivery: Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in alignment with Finance, Procurement, and Divisional customer service charters.
• Operational Support & Ad-Hoc Duties: Maintain and update relevant financial procedures and policy documentation, providing flexible operational support and additional duties as required.

What's in it for you?

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

We actively encourage applications from any background.