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 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.

**About you**
- 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 (desirable).
- Experience in the use of computerised accounts payable and/or payroll systems (desirable).
- Enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

**We offer**
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $_60,773_ to $_66,953_ per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Flexible work arrangements with 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**

To apply:

- Complete the- Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
- **Applications close o**n** 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm.**

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