Finance Officer

Finance Officer

About the position

The Finance Officer will ensure the regular, timely and accurate payment of Council’s accounts payable ensuring that all payments are properly authorised. They will also provide assistance with Payroll related matters and when necessary, relieve in the Payroll position, completing weekly payrolls.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Certificate III Accounts Administration) and/or significant experience in the relevant discipline.
• Strong administrative skills, preferably in a book keeping or finance background, including an ability to undertake reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a pressured environment.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of customers demonstrating negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and an ability to follow established procedures.
• Experience in the use of computerised accounts payable and/or payroll systems.

We Offer

• Permanent full time , 35 hours per week
• Salary from $55,088.00 to $59,444.00 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• plus 10% superannuation 

Further Information 

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Josh Hogan, Financial Controller on (02) 6549 3719

Applications close on 8 August 2021.