Contract: 6 months | Immediate Start
Hourly Pay Rate: $45 p/h + Super
Responsibilities:
- Complete monthly reconciliations and assist with general accounting and financial administration tasks.
- Review and reconcile financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies where required.
- Review and update accounting procedures and processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance.
- Take ownership of allocated tasks from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports and regular management reporting.
- Extract and analyse financial information using Council's accounting systems and Excel.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting financial information as required.
- Manage and maintain Council's corporate credit card register and associated transactions.
- Work collaboratively with the Finance team while managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ensure all accounting activities comply with relevant legislation, accounting standards and Council requirements.
Essential:
- Relevant experience in administration, business support or financial administration.
- Certificate IV, diploma or tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar finance-related role is desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information and reconciliations.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and financial management systems, preferably TechnologyOne.
- Ability to manage tasks independently, prioritise workloads and complete work from start to finish within required deadlines.
- Previous experience within a Council or local government environment would be advantageous.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chloe Dallimore at cdallimore@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about Public Sector People and our commitment to driving positive change in the public sector, please visit our website: https://www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
