Senior Finance Officer

Croydon Shire Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Shire Council is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join their team in a permanent full-time role. This position plays a critical part in supporting the Finance Manager and ensuring efficient financial services are delivered to the Council and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or administration role required.
• Local Government experience highly regarded.
• Knowledge of industrial agreements and awards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and wider Finance Team.
• Responsible for data entry, records management, and financial reporting.
• Provide high-level customer service to public and agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational abilities

Time management

Customer service

Financial processes knowledge

Education

Qualifications relevant to the position

Job description

Applications closing on 13 June 2025, 10:00 AM

• Job Type Full Time
• Package Division 2 - Section 1 (Administrative, clerical, technical, professional, community service, supervisory and managerial services) Level 5, Year 1, 36.25hrs/ week, Remuneration to be negotiated – depending on skills, experience and qualifications

Croydon Shire Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our team in a permanent, full-time capacity.

This important role supports the Finance Manager and wider Finance Team in delivering efficient financial and administrative services to Council, the community, and external stakeholders. You'll be responsible for a range of duties including data entry, records management, reporting, and providing high-level customer service to the public, government departments, and other agencies.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll work as part of a small but dedicated team to ensure the smooth operation of Council’s finance and admin functions.

You’ll also provide support across other departments and contribute to maintaining accurate and timely financial records, while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills & Experience Required:

Experience working in a finance or administration role

Qualifications relevant to the position (desirable)

Local Government experience highly regarded

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong planning, organisational, and time management abilities

Experience in preparing correspondence, reports, and procedures

High level of professionalism and discretion

Knowledge of industrial agreements and awards (desirable)

Understanding of Council operations, or ability to obtain

Sound knowledge of financial processes and principles

For further information please contact Council's Business Manager, Stephen Frost on [phone] or email [e-mail] .

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant qualifications, and can be submitted via email to [e-mail] or delivered in person to the Council Administration Office at 63 Samwell Street, Croydon.

Applications close at 10:00am on Friday 13 June 2025.