Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable

• Be part of a friendly team and great working environment
• Full-time position

Council is seeking a Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable who will be responsible for maintaining Council’s sundry debtor accounts and accounts receivable, including preparing and processing information to raise and issue sundry debtor invoices, water rates and usage notices.

You will be responsible for:

• Organising and maintain debtor accounts, including creating new debtor accounts, obtaining completed credit application forms and undertaking ABN searches.
• Raise regular charges and leases to debtors.
• Liaise with debtors to arrange for timely payment of accounts within stipulated periods and monitor debtor accounts to ensure compliance with payment arrangements.
• Maintain debtors’ direct debit authorities and process debtors’ change of names, addresses, email addresses in Council’s master files, including preparing and issuing correspondence to debtors to confirm the change completed.
• Assess and determine debt amounts and perform accounts receivable write-offs, payment reversals and overpayment refunds as approved by Management Accountant.

For more information about the role, please read the position description.

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, 65km from Tamworth and about 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

We offer a salary range of $60,080 - $76,908 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 to the competitive salary, 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 Financial 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 Wednesday, 2 April 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.