Tweed Shire Council

Finance Support Officer – Accounts Payable

Deliver expert Accounts Payable and GST support, coordinating monthly financial processes to ensure smooth Council operations.

About the role:

• Report to the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable, providing support across Accounts Payable functions.
• Coordinate, monitor and process monthly trade accounts, ensuring accuracy, authorisation and applicable discounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of creditor accounts and investigate outstanding payment claims.
• Manage GST implementation, controls and reconciliations in line with Accounts Payable requirements.
• Assist with weekly payment processing, enforce internal controls for EFT/cheque payments, and relieve the Finance Officer when required.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -click herefor more).

We are seeking:

• Someone with a Certificate IV in Financial Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping or a similar relevant qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Sound understanding of Accounts Payable processes and related financial systems.
• Proven ability to accurately complete high‑volume data entry and maintain precise financial records.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Commitment to quality customer service, with experience using Technology One CiA (Finance One) desirable.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join anemployer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday, 01 May 2026 at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnotbe considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

• Have your Resume document ready to go.
• Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
• You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
• Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Selection Criteria:

• Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
• Do you hold a Certificate IV in Financial Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping or a similar relevant qualification?
  Please outline your qualification and where it was obtained.
• Describe your knowledge and experience with basic accounting principles.
  Please provide examples of how you have applied this in a work environment.
• Describe your understanding of the Accounts Payable process and any financial systems you have used.
  Include relevant software experience where applicable.
• Provide an example of your experience with high‑volume data entry.
  How do you ensure accuracy when working under time pressures?
• Describe your written and verbal communication skills.
  Provide an example of how you have effectively liaised with stakeholders at different levels.
• Explain your approach to maintaining accurate financial records and providing quality customer service.
  Please include any experience using Technology One CiA (Finance One), if applicable.

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