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 here for 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 an employer 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 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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