Asset Finance Officer

Wellington Shire Council; Street; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council is seeking an efficient Asset Finance Officer with strong organisational skills and experience in financial administration, including depreciation and fixed asset capitalisation. The role focuses on administering asset data across financial systems and providing timely asset information.

Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, data processing skills, and familiarity with asset management software.

Qualifications

• Qualified with experience in financial administration including depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets
• Strong data analysis skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to liaise with staff and external consultants as needed
• Experience using asset management and asset-related financial software

Responsibilities

• Administer fixed asset financial data across Council's financial information systems
• Provide accurate and timely information related to Council's assets
• Assist with depreciation and capitalisation processes and data maintenance

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Data analysis

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Asset management systems

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Conquest

Authority

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Desailly Street

Department: Assets and Projects

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $77,357.80 - $100,655.88

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Asset Finance Officer

Position No. 355

Permanent Full-Time

Band 5 / 6 - $77,357.80 - $100,655.88 (dependant onexperience) per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation

Location: Sale, VIC, 3850

We are currently seeking an efficient operator with greatorganisational skills who has a background in financial administration. If youare organised and a methodical individual that has an excellent knowledge ofdatabase and spreadsheet programs, then this role is for you.

The Asset Finance Officer is responsible for theadministration and control of fixed asset financial data associated withCouncil's Asset management and financial information systems and providingaccurate and timely information in relation to Council's Assets.

As our ideal candidate, you will be a motivated individualwith strong attention to detail with an understanding of fixed assetadministration, you will have excellent data processing skills with knowledgeof the principles and practices of depreciation and capitalisation of fixedassets.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate howthey meet the criteria below:

• Relevantqualification and/or substantial experience in financial administration,specifically accounting and/or bookkeeping, that has included exposure tothe depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets
• Advancedskills in the analysis and maintenance of data with strong attention todetail
• Abilityto manage time, set priorities and plan one’s own work to meet tighttimeframes with a high level of accuracy
• Abilityto effectively liaise with and gain co-operation and assistance from otheremployees and external consultants as necessary
• Provenexperience in using asset management systems, asset related financialadministration software and spreadsheets (Conquest, Authority andMicrosoft Excel applications desirable)

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employerand is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds,abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strongcommitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provideswork-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great careeropportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their ownunique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our visionof “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of thelargest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as ateam to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implementinnovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to positionourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverserange of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility andcontinued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the ChildSafe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, and encourageapplications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, gendersand/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change andsustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positivelyto the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland regionof the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east ofMelbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wideopen spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, welive that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautifulenvironments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountainranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrastingspaces to take your breath away.

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm,Sunday 15 November 2026.

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