Your Host Employer:

Light Regional Council is a successful, progressive Council featuring a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, some iconic historic townships and settlements including Kapunda and Greenock, as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township. They are a growth region with a strong focus on economic development balanced with environmental sustainability to enhance the community they serve.

Benefits:

• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Accounts Administration
• Earn while you learn with no study debt
• Uniform provided and onsite parking available
• Gateway into a Local Government career

The Role:

Maxima, and Light Regional Council, are looking for a dedicated individual to undertake an Accounts Administration Traineeship working as a Finance Support Officer.

Throughout this 24-month fulltime traineeship you will receive on-the-job training and support by working alongside experienced supervisors and study online towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Accounts Administration.

Position Duties:

• Assist the Business and Finance department with generating Purchase Orders
• Daily receipting in accordance with established procedures
• Process basic general journals as required by the Accounting Team
• Distribute invoices to other Departments for Authorisation
• Monitor Council’s Accounts and Rates inboxes for requests and queries in relation to Accounts Payable or Receivable
• Assist with the generation of EFT Payment files and remittances

Required Skills:

• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent literacy and numeracy and the ability to follow instructions
• Previous customer service experience an advantage but not required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and approachable disposition
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Suite, Outlook (or similar)

Special Conditions:

• Drivers licence
• Full-time position - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Flexible hours (may include some after hours)
• General employment probity and/or working with children check
• Based at the Kapunda Office but may be required to work at other locations

About Maxima:

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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