Finance Transactional Administrator

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hamilton is seeking a Finance Support Officer to manage banking transactions, handle payment queries, and support daily reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and at least 18 months experience in an accounts-based role. Competitive salary around $65K based on skills and experience, with flexible working options and various health benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Professional development opportunities

Free health insurance

Annual health checks

Discounts from local businesses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience in an accounts-based role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain banking transactions and allocate payments.
• Handle payment-related queries from internal and external customers.
• Support daily bank reconciliation process.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

General knowledge of business and accounting practices

Ability to learn and adapt

Ability to operate independently

Education

Externally recognised qualification or 18 months experience in an accounts-based role

Job description

Overview

This role sits within our Financial Support Services team who provide essential transactional services which enable our business and community to function smoothly. A critical role which ensures compliance with legislative and policy frameworks while mitigating risk to our organisation.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

To allow the flexibility of managing our workloads, this role encompasses a diverse range of functions across our Financial Support Services Team.

Initially you will be responsible for maintaining our banking transactions, allocating payments, dealing with internal and external payment related queries, and supporting our daily bank reconciliation process. Overtime this will extend to providing the necessary support functions associated with payables, invoicing, and receivables.

Representing the Finance Unit as a subject matter expert, you will assist our external customers and provide support to the wider business, ensuring we meet our obligations and timeframes.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Externally recognised qualification plus experience, or minimum of 18 months experience in an accounts-based role.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Exceptional attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Good, generalized knowledge of business and accounting practices.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.
• Full, clean, and current driver license.
• Experience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).

Salary and Benefits

What’s the salary?

Circa $65K dependent on skills and experience.

What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

How to Apply

• View the position description.
• Click apply
• Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 06/10/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process. If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met. As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.