Finance Officer

Job Description

• Finance and Business Services
• Full-time (100%), continuing position
• Base salary will be in the range $77,545 - $82,218 + 17% super (HEW Level 4)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the University of Queensland. Reporting to the Financial Services Coordinator, you will contribute to a collaborative and service-focused team environment, delivering accurate, timely and efficient financial transaction processing.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, journal entries, and asset transactions in line with University policy and procedures
• Ensuring the accuracy and validity of chart string data, supporting the chart of accounts and enabling effective budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, providing high-quality finance services and escalating complex or sensitive issues where required
• Supporting governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial operations and service delivery

About You

You are a motivated and detail-focused finance professional who thrives in a structured, service-driven environment.

• Diploma qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field, with relevant experience in transaction processing or shared services, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated ability to process a broad range of financial transactions including accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, and journal entries
• Sound knowledge of financial systems, policies and procedures, with the ability to apply these to deliver accurate, compliant and timely outcomes
• Experience working with enterprise systems and technology platforms across multiple modules to manage diverse financial data sets
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring service delivery meets client needs
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed service standards and timeframes
• Experience working within service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments