AddressFinance Officer - 2 Roles
Over the past three years the Armidale Regional Council has been on a journey of significant change. Our goal is to be a high performing business and we all understand that achieving that will take time and an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
Values and behaviours are central to this path. Our culture has been established around our values and behaviours and this remains our number one priority. Anyone joining our team needs to understand our journey and be able to get on board, live our values, call others out where they aren’t and ‘walk the talk’.
About You
We are currently looking for two experienced Finance Officers to join our team. Working in a small team, this is a great opportunity for a seasoned Finance Officer who has experience in all aspects of bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
Our Finance team are focused on delivering timely and accurate financial information to the organisation, so we can make better decisions. A customer centric focus is critical to the success of our team.
About the role
This role plays an important part in the Finance area and will undertake work across multiple teams to ensure the smooth delivery of financial services to Council stakeholders, including:
- Assisting the accounting team in various tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Working with the Accounts Payable and Revenue teams.
- Supporting Store finance operations including financial analysis and expense management and budgeting for store-related expenses.
- Collaborating with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.
The role will provide the opportunity to rotate through the different areas and functions of the Finance team.
To succeed you will need a strong attention to detail and the ability to did a little deeper when things don't seem right. The right person for this role will need to be able to juggle priorities and deadlines, have experience in a similar role and a work ethic that is focused on getting the work done. With the right aptitude for learning, this is a role in which you will be able to expand on your current experience.
Applying is easy – but will take some commitment to do the following two things:
- Answer the below three questions in your application
- Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
- What makes you the best person for the role?
- Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
- Upload a short video of yourself (using your phone is ok) and answering the following two questions:
- Tell us about something that you did that you are really proud of
- What are 2 things that you believe are important about the way people should work together?
Please note:
- Only the three questions above and the video need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the position description on Council's website.
- You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:
- Salary from $65,800 per annum (plus superannuation) based on a 35 hour week.
- Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous leave entitlements
- Gym discounts
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Finance Team?
- If you would like further information on the role, please contact Ann Newsome, Chief Financial Officer on 0428 455 *** for a confidential discussion.
- Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
- Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
***How to apply***
- Please apply by 11:30 pm, Sunday, 16 June 2024.
- To submit and complete your application, you must click "Next" at the bottom of each application page.
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