Trainee Finance Officer

**About the position**

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Trainee Finance Officer will be trained to support the effective and efficient delivery of finance operations at Muswellbrook Shire Council. The role will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, rates, water billing and other financial transactions, contributing to timely and accurate processing and reporting. The role will be assigned to specific areas in Finance on a rotation basis.

The Trainee Finance Officer position is full-time employment for two (2) years and the proposed study will be Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping through TAFE NSW - Digital.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in the accurate processing and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable transactions including preparing the monthly GST report.
- Support the rates and water billing processing end to end and online certificates.
- Assist in weekly data entry of payroll processing including superannuation.
- Assist with bank, and credit card reconciliations.
- Contribute to data entry and support internal reporting for end-of-month and end-of-year processes.
- Perform administrative support functions for the Finance Team.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**About you**
- Higher School Certificate or equivalent
- Current Drivers Licence (minimum NSW Provisional P1 Licence or equivalent)
- Eligibility to enrol in FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Interest in finance and accounting within a local government context
- Digital literacy to access information, communicate and complete activities using a computer
- An analytical approach to problem-solving; and strong Maths and English skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or within a team environment.

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**What we offer**
- Full-time Term Contract for a period of 2 years
- Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification, salary dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Jeannie Hayes, Financial Controller on (02) 6549 3846
- **Applications close o**n 25 July 2025**at 11:59pm**.**

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