Finance Officer

Closing date:
27/08/2025 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 $84kper 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.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

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

Highly Desired

• Local Government experience

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

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website

Applications close Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

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.