Finance And Payroll Support Officer

A great opportunity for a Finance and Payroll Officer to get a foot in the door to Local Government

Your new company 

I am looking for a Finance and Payroll Support Officer to join a large local NT council. 

Your new role 

This role is responsible for providing support of Finance and Payroll functions that contributes to the effective delivery of the council’s plan.  

• Perform processing, verification, and reconciliation of council’s payroll functions. 
• Perform processing and verification of council’s accounts payable functions. 
• Provide timely administrative support and training regarding specific areas of the council’s financial systems to the organisation and external parties. 
• Perform payment processing of accounts payable and Payroll within council deadlines. 
• Prepare and develop regular and ad hoc financial reports as required. 
• Maintain the integrity of the council’s financial information specifically related to accounts payable and Payroll with a view to continuous improvement. 
• Assist with the preparation, review and implementation of business unit related policies and procedures 
• Maintain accurate records of work-related activities. 

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other relevant discipline, which may be acquired through a Cert III or relevant experience, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. 
• A minimum of 1 year experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll operations. 
• The ability to contribute to an innovative and positive working environment that motivates and supports people to achieve high levels of performance. 
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines within a dynamic environment. 
• A focus on achieving customer-centric results, with an ability to contribute to specific goals and objectives. 
• Knowledge and awareness of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political issues impact on programs and service delivery. 
• A sound level of communication skills, including the ability to convey and impart information in an easy-to-understand format both verbally and in writing. 
• Efficient computer skills, with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, particularly in the use of finance systems.
  
  What you need to do now 

Apply direct or feel free to contact Michael Psalios on (08) 8943 60***for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.