Finance Officer

**Closing date**: 22/06/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Windsor, NSW

**Department**: Financial Services

**Employment type**: Full-Time
- Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council._
- ** Salary Range $84k - $101k per annum**:

- ** Full-Time / 9 Day Fortnight**:

- ** Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking**

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Accounting Services Coordinator and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to provide accounting and administrative support within the Accounting Services section and provide efficient and courteous service to internal and external customers of the organisation. You will support the Accounting Services Coordinator role in ensuring effective financial and management accounting functions.

**About You**

You will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills to effectively support the team and foster constructive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. You will be team-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. A keen attention to detail, the ability to perform efficiently under pressure, and a high standard of integrity are essential.

**Essential Criteria**
- Certificate III or higher in accounting, financial management, commerce or demonstrated equivalent qualifications including relevant experience
- Experience in various roles with a Financial Services environment incorporating management and financial accounting
- Previous experience performing intermediate accounting functions
- Financial systems and relevant corporate systems experience
- Experience in undertaking financial reconciliations
- Experience in research and compilation of information
- Data entry skills and experience
- Record management skills
- Administrative experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Willingness to commit to further training and development as required
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

**The Rewards**

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.
- Great working environment
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tertiary Education Assistance
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday, 22 June 2025**

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
- Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process._