Finance Officer - Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Process and manage high-volume financial transactions accurately.
- Support Accounts Payable and broader finance operations.
- Respond to finance queries and maintain accurate financial records.
Senior Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Rate: $57.21/hour + super (PAYG)
Contract: 3-month contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week
Start: ASAP, subject to a cleared police check
We’re seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join an ACT Government team based in Gungahlin, Canberra.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong finance operations and Accounts Payable experience to support a busy government finance function. Candidates with experience across Accounts Receivable, banking, bookkeeping or reconciliations will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage high-volume financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established processes.
- Support Accounts Payable and broader finance operations.
- Perform financial reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Process invoices, payments and other finance-related transactions.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries and provide timely support to stakeholders.
- Work effectively within established financial procedures, controls and systems.
- Assist with general finance administration and operational requirements as needed
About You: To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in finance operations, preferably with strong Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable, banking, bookkeeping or reconciliations will also be considered.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Experience working in a high-volume finance environment.
- Strong reconciliation and financial administration skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Oracle or similar financial management systems will be highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a broader finance team.
- Canberra-based and available to work onsite 5 days per week.
- Ability to commence at short notice.
Why Apply?
- Gain experience working within a government finance environment.
- Work alongside an established finance team.
- $57.21/hour + super (PAYG).
- Immediate start available, subject to a cleared police check.
- Potential opportunity to demonstrate your skills within a government environment.
Apply Now! If you’re an experienced Finance Officer with strong Accounts Payable or broader finance operations experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your updated CV to armila@***********.au to discuss this opportunity.
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