Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Finance Manager

• A management role in a supportive team environment
• Full Time Role
• 9 day fortnight

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager to join our team. As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions while supporting various administrative functions within the Finance team. If you have a keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and a passion for financial management, we encourage you to apply.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate the preparation of Council’s Annual Financial Statements
• Maintain Council’s Investment Register .
• Reconcile Council’s Loans Registers
• Prepare Financial Reports, as required, and assist in all areas of general financial reporting and preparation of surveys, acquittals and statutory returns. 
• Oversee Council’s Rates and Revenue function
• Ensure Council’s compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), including preparing and submitting monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and annual FBT returns  

For more information about the role, please read the Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who has:

• Formal qualifications at diploma level in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices including Australian Accounting Standards, Australian tax legislation, particularly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a general ledger including reconciliations and journals.
• Proven experience in coordinating a variety of financial tasks simultaneously to ensure effective service delivery.
• Experience with Civica Authority or similar integrated business system.

 ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

This role offers the opportunity for you to be part of a competent, high performance team, along with opportunities for ongoing training. We offer a salary starting at $94,957 to $121,550 gross per annum plus superannuation. The starting salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position.

In addition you will also have access to a range of benefits including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Access to training opportunities
• Generous sick and annual leave entitlements 
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness.

OUR VALUES

If you're looking to join a values led organisation, these are our pillars that build our culture:

Respect - We acknowledge and understand others' cultures, beliefs and skills
Accountability - We do what we say we're going to do and own our mistakes 
Communication - We proactively communicate and adapt our message to suit our audience
Continuous Improvement - We challenge the way we do things, if not, why not?
Customer Focus - We provide customer centered service

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Please contact Christopher Powell, Chief Finance Officer on (02) 6746 1755 for a confidential discussion. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 30 March 2025

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.