Senior Finance Officer (AP)

Full-Time Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer (AP) to join our dedicated Finance team. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable functions, playing a critical part in maintaining the Council’s financial integrity and compliance.

Working in a small, supportive team, you will manage creditor accounts, liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensure that Council’s financial obligations are met in a timely and compliant manner. The Finance Department oversees a wide range of services including rates and property management, accounts receivable and payable, investment oversight, payroll, budgeting, and the preparation of annual financial statements.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Post-secondary qualifications in accounting or related discipline, or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting and financial management or a similar field.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work with minimal supervision, perform tasks under pressure and to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills in a financial management context
• Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, to prepare financial reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of financial management and accounting software.

About You

• You have a strong understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• You have excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Finer Details

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Level 8 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• Annual Salary of $87,014.91 per annum ($3,346.73 gross per fortnight).
• Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.89 per ordinary hour.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000.00.
• Housing subsidy of up to $330.00 gross per week may be available to the right applicant.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.

Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card - Northern Territory) prior to commencement. 

Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.

Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check Northern Territory (Ochre Card) prior to commencement. 

APPLY

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au

Need more information contact Sunil Neupane on (08) 8962 0031.

Applications Close 5:00 pm, Monday, 12th May 2025.