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Finance Officer


Company : Tamworth Regional Council


Location : Tamworth, Australia


Created : 2025-06-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Finance OfficerLocation: Tamworth, NSWTHE OPPORTUNITYOpportunity to expand your skills in FinanceJoin a friendly engaging teamEnhanced work like balance with flexible work arrangementsCOULD THIS BE YOU?To be successful in this role you will have a can-do attitude and an eye for detail. You will be motivated, self-driven and responsive to customer enquiries. The ability to work to deadlines is essential.The Finance Officer is responsible for:Undertaking accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Other key duties will include:Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including rates and water enquiriesData entry into the finance systemResponding to customer enquiries in a timely mannerUndertaking general debt recovery enquiries and processesReviewing source data for accuracy and completenessProviding general administrative supportTO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEEDA self-motivated nature along with high levels of initiative and the ability to meet deadlinesThe ability to work well as part of the team and autonomously as requiredKeen to work in financeSound data entry skills will be advantageousINTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!For a confidential discussion, please contact Leah Sing on 02 6767 5426.Salary range: Grade 9 - $64,873.62 - $70,201.05 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 4 July 2025.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHY IS IT WORTH WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It''s Worth It - LifestyleFor our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It''s Worth It - CommunityFor your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It''s Worth It - CareerFor BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It''s Worth It - BelongingA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, Blueprint 100, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.ABOUT OUR REGIONThe Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services youd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.#J-18808-Ljbffr