Finance Officer - Creditors

If you’re passionate about numbers, organisation, and making a meaningful contribution to your community, we’d love to hear from you! The Shire of York is looking for a motivated Finance Officer – Creditors to join our friendly Corporate & Community Services team. You’ll take ownership of creditor payments, reconciliations, and reporting, helping to keep the Shire’s finances accurate, compliant, and on track. Bring your eye for detail, great communication skills, and knack for problem-solving to a role where your work really counts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Shire’s full creditors system, including invoice processing, EFT and cheque payments, and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, Business Activity Statements (BAS), and the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct statement and trial balance reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor purchase orders and quotations to ensure adherence to the Shire’s Procurement Policy and financial procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors during interim and final annual audits, providing accurate documentation and support.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to strengthen financial processes, deliver high-quality work, and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Remuneration:

The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 4 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Enterprise Agreement 2019 ($77,905.11 – 81,585.98). Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience.

The Shire offers:

• A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health initiatives.
• Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire.
• A generous uniform allowance.

Further Information:

The position description for the role is available above or by contacting Ami Hannington on 9641 0500. A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please forward a cover letter and current resume including two recent referees to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of York

PO Box 22

York WA 6302, or Email:      records@york.wa.gov.au

Applications close: 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply.