Campbelltown City CouncilAt Campbelltown City Council, our employees are passionate about working with the Community, local business, neighbouring Councils and Government agencies to deliver a quality lifestyle for its people.  We are always looking for talented and dedicated team members to help deliver our key initiatives.As a Campbelltown City Council employee you will relish the atmosphere, where the values of customer focus, leadership, integrity, teamwork and respect are lived each day.  It is truly a family friendly environment that offers a great work-life balance. The role is also offering some great employment conditions that include training and professional development opportunities.About you and this positionReporting to the Manager Finance, the Finance Officer is responsible for Council’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Business Activity Statement (BAS), insurance coverage for Council’s assets, credit card system, reconciliations and the primary back up for payroll, while providing assistance and back up support in a range of finance department related functions.As a successful candidate, you will have:A working knowledge of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) legislationA working knowledge of relevant Awards and the processing of payrollA good knowledge of a diverse range of finance related responsibilitiesExperience in working in a finance environmentFormal tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business-related disciplines (Essential)Experience in payroll, insurance administration, Accounts Receivable and tender administration (Desirable)A working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the work area (Desirable)Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1999, especially as it applies to Finance (Desirable)Experience with Technology One software (Desirable)This position is a permanent position and is classified as a Grade 4 under the Campbelltown Municipal Officers Staff Enterprise Agreement No.10, 2021 and relevant Award. To recruit the most suitable candidate, Council will consider applications to fill the role on a full-time or part time (minimum 32 hours per week) basis.To be eligible to apply for this position candidates will need to supply a copy of any qualifications/licences etc, complete a pre-employment medical and submit a police clearance.How to ApplyIf this sounds like the job for you, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit a copy of your cover letter and CV.Further enquiries can be directed to Simon Zbierski, Manager Finance on (08) 8366 9289 or szbierski@campbelltown.sa.gov.au Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 22nd January 2025.Candidates who were previously not selected for this position are kindly asked not to reapply.Job description - Finance Officer AUD Campbelltown 5074

Finance Officer

Campbelltown City Council

At Campbelltown City Council, our employees are passionate about working with the Community, local business, neighbouring Councils and Government agencies to deliver a quality lifestyle for its people.  We are always looking for talented and dedicated team members to help deliver our key initiatives.

As a Campbelltown City Council employee you will relish the atmosphere, where the values of customer focus, leadership, integrity, teamwork and respect are lived each day.  It is truly a family friendly environment that offers a great work-life balance. The role is also offering some great employment conditions that include training and professional development opportunities.

About you and this position

Reporting to the Manager Finance, the Finance Officer is responsible for Council’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Business Activity Statement (BAS), insurance coverage for Council’s assets, credit card system, reconciliations and the primary back up for payroll, while providing assistance and back up support in a range of finance department related functions.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

  • A working knowledge of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) legislation
  • A working knowledge of relevant Awards and the processing of payroll
  • A good knowledge of a diverse range of finance related responsibilities
  • Experience in working in a finance environment
  • Formal tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business-related disciplines (Essential)
  • Experience in payroll, insurance administration, Accounts Receivable and tender administration (Desirable)
  • A working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the work area (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1999, especially as it applies to Finance (Desirable)
  • Experience with Technology One software (Desirable)

This position is a permanent position and is classified as a Grade 4 under the Campbelltown Municipal Officers Staff Enterprise Agreement No.10, 2021 and relevant Award. To recruit the most suitable candidate, Council will consider applications to fill the role on a full-time or part time (minimum 32 hours per week) basis.

To be eligible to apply for this position candidates will need to supply a copy of any qualifications/licences etc, complete a pre-employment medical and submit a police clearance.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the job for you, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit a copy of your cover letter and CV.

Further enquiries can be directed to Simon Zbierski, Manager Finance on (08) 8366 9289 or szbierski@campbelltown.sa.gov.au 

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

Candidates who were previously not selected for this position are kindly asked not to reapply.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

  • Posted Date 08 Jan 2025
  • Location Campbelltown
    SA / Australia
  • Industry Accounting
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary $92,179 - $98,239 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation