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Finance officer - accounts payable and payroll

Sydney
Careers at Council
Accounts Payable
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

Temporary Part Time – 25 hours per week until February 2027. Days and hours by agreement, with availability on Mondays and Thursdays. Hourly rate range $37.17 – $41.63 per hour plus 12% super. Includes a Fitness Passport and on-site parking.

Location: Windsor, New South Wales.

About the Council 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.

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 Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to provide accounts payable and payroll functions within the Financial Services branch and provide efficient and courteous service to internal and external customers of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

* Verify and process all invoices and credit notes in an accurate and timely manner.
* Reconcile accounts to their statements to ensure accurate and correct payments.
* Complete administrative and payroll processes, data entry and recordkeeping.
* Assist employees with resolving payroll, timesheet, employee relations and leave related enquiries.

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

* Higher School Certificate or demonstrated equivalent work experience.
* Demonstrated experience for 1 or more years in accounts payable or payroll processing.
* Working knowledge of superannuation and taxation legislation.
* High level computer literacy with a demonstrated ability to use a broad range of Microsoft applications.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* The right to live and work in Australia.
* Working with Children Check (WWCC).
* Class C Driver Licence.
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration.

Desirable Criteria

* Previous experience with Technology Once HRP and Financials.
* Knowledge of award interpretation and current industrial relations matters.

The Rewards

* Competitive salary commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.
* Great working environment.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Health and Wellbeing Program.
* Training and Development Opportunities.
* Employee Reward and Recognition program.
* Fitness Passport Option.
* Social Club – BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities.
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.

Applications close Tuesday, 26 May 2026. 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.

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