Mosman Municipal Council

Finance Officer – Accounts Payable (DCS & DCD)

• Opportunity to provide essential accounting and administrative support in Council’s Finance team
• Join an innovative and progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off approximately every 3 weeks
• Total package up to $87,795.05 pa incl. super, plus travel support, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Finance Officer Accounts Payable you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of accounts payable and related finance functions to provide support to the Finance and Strategy Accountant.

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

 As a close knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

Council is seeking an experienced Finance Officer - Accounts Payable to join our close-knit Finance team. This full-time position is located in the bustling Mosman Village Square, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. The Finance Officer - Accounts Payable is responsible for processing the accounts payable and clerical functions for Council, which serves the Mosman community.

In this role, you will provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance and Strategy Accountant, ensuring that accounts payable and finance functions are performing at an optimum level.

You will play a key role in the creditors' function, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, credit cards management and weekly payment runs, while regularly interacting with suppliers, contractors, and internal customers.

The role will also provide backup support to the Banking and Receipts Officer when required.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting concepts
• Excellent reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Relationship-building skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you can save your application and come back to it later.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required fields before you can submit your application.
• You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position. 
• All documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.
• For further information about the role, please contact Sabrina Zhang on 9978 4072 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.  

Applications close:    11.59pm, Sunday 23 March 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.