Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.The OpportunityWe have an opportunity for a detail focused individual to undertake the payment of Bega Valley Shire Council's creditors by performing the range of functions and activities associated with the Accounts Payable function and deliver efficiencies by recommending and implementing process improvements. Process payroll and ancillary functions.As a Finance Officer, you will receive, review and prepare creditor invoices for processing as well as address and respond to customer/creditor enquiries and follow up any outstanding items. You will assist the Financial Accounting Coordinator and Finance Manager with specific projects as required.To view the Position Description, pleaseAbout YouWe are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Finance (or related discipline) or qualification and has NSW Class C Drivers Licence.You will have the following skills and experience;

• Relevant work experience in a finance environment and use of corporate Accounts Payable or payroll systems.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• High accuracy of data entry.
• High level of communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, customers and creditors.

BenefitsThis is a fixed term full-time position working 35 hours per week for a period of 12 months.The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,293.14 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,333.10 per week base salary
• $153.31 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine (9) day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Aidan Sherwell - Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) on 02 6499 2257.Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 11 July 2024.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.Apply Now