Fixed - term, Part-time

About us

We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.

About the Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the City’s Financial Services team as a Finance Officer – Expenditure.

The Finance Officer-Expenditure assists with all aspects of financial accounting including:

• Processing creditor transactions (invoices, credit notes, etc.)
• Responding to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner
• Processing general ledger, monthly creditor reconciliations and, maintain subsidiary ledgers
• Assisting with end-of-month and end-of-financial year, including preparation of council meeting and Taxable Payment Annual Report (TPAR) reporting
• Monitoring control and suspense accounts
• Tracking prepayment balances
• Performing administrative tasks related to transaction and journal processing
• Maintaining creditor master files in accordance with policies and procedures
• Undertaking ad-hoc duties and assisting with audits as required

This is a fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position until 31 October 2025.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering excellent customer service and demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management abilities with a keen attention to detail. They should be able to work autonomously as well as collaborate effectively within a team, managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in an accounts payable role is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Applicants with a tertiary qualification in accounting or similar will be viewed favourably. Experience with Technology One is also considered advantageous.

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $83,253.45 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• 11.5% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
• Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: 4:00pm, 27 May 2025

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any further queries please contact Hyunh Ngo on 08 9272 0696.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button.

Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.