Finance Support Officer

Join our Finance Team as a Finance Support Officer and play a key role in delivering accurate, efficient, and customer-focused financial services. If you’re detail-driven, organised, and ready to grow your finance career in Local Government, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
As our Finance Support Officer, you’ll provide vital support across Council’s finance functions including:
– Managing customer accounts and assisting with accounts receivable, debt recovery and reconciliations.
– Assist in coordinating annual rating and revenue processes, support insurance administration and light vehicle fleet management.
– Provide backup assistance across payroll, accounts payable, and rates.
– Contribute to improving systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the Finance Team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented team player with a passion for finance and customer service. You’ll have strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure. Experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations, or general finance administration will be highly regarded, along with a sound understanding of accounting systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential, as is the willingness to learn and support a broad range of finance functions within a collaborative team environment.

Direct enquiries: Scott Nicol, Manager Finance – 6269 0019.

HOW TO APPLY
Please email your Cover Letter, Resume and Addressed Selection Criteria outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to: recruitment@sorell.tas.gov.au.

Unfortunately, only successful applicants progressing to the interview stage will be contacted.