Finance Officer

**Georges River Council has an exciting role for a Finance O**fficer - Rates and Revenue to join the Rates and Revenue Team, based in Hurstville.**

**About The Role**

As the Finance Officer - Rates and Revenue you will report in directly to the Head of Rates & Revenue and working as part of the Rates and Revenue Team to ensure the accurate and timely levying of rates and other charges, resolution of customer enquiries, collecting amounts due and maintaining the integrity of the customer database.

**What We Offer**
- One Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight
- Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible start and finish times
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or substantial experience in a relevant field of local government rating, accounts receivable, debt recovery and/or customer account management
- Demonstrated experience in a relevant role (local government rating, accounts receivable, debt recovery and/or customer account management)
- Proven accuracy and attention to detail, with work performed to a high standard
- Strong commitment to customer service and ability to handle difficult conversations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly explain account issues
- Experience or demonstrated ability in managing and maintaining the integrity of a database and the creation of reports
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Commitment to professional development, including keeping up to date with relevant legislation, requirements of the Office of Local Government and policies and procedures

**Desirable**
- Demonstrated knowledge of local government regulations and requirements relating to rates
- Working knowledge of Technology One Accounting System

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Maria Markovski, Head of Rates and Revenue on 02 9330 6072.

**Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.**

**Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.**
- Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community._
- At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation._