Job Task Analysis - Finance Officer

• Join our Financial Accounting Team – fast paced, detail driven and results focused!
• Full time permanent position with flexible hybrid work options on offer
• Band 4, $74,303 - $ 79,054 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham office

About the team

The Financial Accounting team is responsible for managing the monthly and yearly financial accounts, collection of debtor invoicing within the municipality. This involves a range of activities including recording and reconciling general ledgers, liaising with auditors and tax compliance.

We are seeking a skilled Finance Officer to manage invoice processing, payments, receipting, and support key financial reconciliation functions.

What you’ll deliver:                          

• Accurately receive, review, and process invoices, ensuring all details meet internal and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with staff and suppliers to obtain and verify invoice authorisation and facilitate on-time payments.
• Monitor compliance with GST and other ATO requirements, reporting any discrepancies and ensuring proper record-keeping.
• Manage electronic and cheque payments, process receipts, update direct debits, and assist with financial reconciliations.
• Provide professional and timely follow-up for outstanding payments, prepare unclaimed monies registers, and support legislative reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in processing financial transactions, ideally in a customer liaison or service environment.
• At least a secondary qualification, or equivalent knowledge and skills developed through on-the-job training.
• High attention to detail with proven accuracy and compliance in financial processes
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills

If you are looking to advance your career in finance and thrive in a collaborative, professional environment, we encourage you to apply.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Financial Accounting Team at: accounting@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.