Finance Officer

Finance Officer

The City of Canterbury Bankstown

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is a significant Council in NSW, serving culturally, socially, and economically diverse communities across Sydney. We provide 28 essential services, including childcare, waste collection, park maintenance, libraries, community facilities, and aquatic centres, to over 380,000 residents.

The Role

CBCity seeks a Finance Officer to contribute to the efficient and effective processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring smooth operational processes. This role involves assisting in the identification and implementation of process improvements, maintaining compliance in accounts payable, and fostering strong working relationships built on credibility and open communication.

Key duties include:

• Accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, supporting process improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with controls, audits, and statutory/tax requirements, including GST.
• Maintaining accurate financial ledgers and prompt completion of AP reconciliations.
• Supporting work planning and cultivating strong working relationships.
• Undertaking other duties as directed by the Team Leader AP.

A comprehensive list of duties is available by clicking HERE to review the position description.

Requirements

• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the functions and responsibilities outlined for this role.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and adhere to strict procedures and guidelines.
• Highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Capacity to plan and prioritise work.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and SUMIFS.
• Effective complaints handling skills and experience.

What's on Offer

• Salary: $71,820 per annum (Grade D, Step 1) plus 12% superannuation. Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience.
• Work Type: Permanent Full-time.
• Location: Bankstown.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Accrued Time Off program for work-life balance.
• Local Government conditions, including long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases, and generous parental leave options.
• Opportunity to contribute to positive community impact.
• Investment in professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

Application Instructions

Applications close Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address. Upload a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Company Details

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We aim for our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require assistance with your application or throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at rec••••••••@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check as relevant to the position.

Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be considered eligible.

For further information, please contact Geeta Bangia, Team Leader Accounts Payable, at geeta.bangia@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.