At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Finance team to deliver accurate and efficient financial services.
- Company: Wattle Range Council, a community-focused organisation in South Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $450 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 180 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development.
What We Offer
- Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
- Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
- Income Protection
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary Sacrificing
Job Description
Join Wattle Range Council and help deliver accurate, efficient and customer-focused financial services that support our community. Based in Millicent, this permanent position is part of a collaborative Finance team responsible for maintaining strong financial processes and ensuring high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
As Finance Officer, you will support a broad range of finance functions, including:
- Financial reconciliations and record maintenance
- Administration of fees and other Council income
- Financial and budget reporting and audit co-ordination
- Month-end and year-end finance processes
- Compliance with Council policies, legislation and internal controls
- Continuous improvement of finance systems and processes
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in finance, accounting or administrative support roles
- Sound understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliation processes
- Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, will be highly regarded.
Finance Officer in Millicent employer: Wattle Range Council
Wattle Range Council offers a competitive salary package and employment conditions that promote a healthy work/life balance. The council provides ongoing training opportunities designed to enhance professional development, making it an attractive employer for those seeking growth in their careers. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment with various programs aimed at maintaining well-being.
