Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Job No: 2680725

Location: Kingston

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2025 AEST

Position: Position Number 000268

Department: Finance

Employment Status: Ongoing, full-time

Location: Civic Centre, Kingston

About this position:

This position works within Council’s Finance team and is responsible for the efficient processing of accounts payable. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal confidently and positively with creditors, internal Council departments and other authorities.

You will have previous experience in a corporate accounting position and proficiency in the use of accounting software and computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.

The role is ongoing, full-time and the salary range is $70,318 to $75,164 per annum.

Further details:

For further information about this position, contact Tim Jones, Manager Finance on (03) 6211 8200.

How to apply:

Before you begin, please read the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
Applications must be submitted via the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:

National Police check,
Right to Work in Australia check,
Reference checks,
Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,

Applications close Thursday 24 July 2025.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

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PLEASE ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the accounts payable function. *

Sound knowledge of computer‐based financial management systems, particularly in accounts payable.*

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