Finance Transactional Administrator

Job DescriptionHe angituutanga : The opportunity To allow the flexibility of managing our workloads, this role encompasses a diverse range of functions across our Financial Support Services Team.

Initially you will be responsible for maintaining our banking transactions, allocating payments, dealing with internal and external payment related queries, and supporting our daily bank reconciliation process.

Overtime this will extend to providing the necessary support functions associated with payables, invoicing, and receivables.

Representing the Finance Unit as a subject matter expert, you will assist our external customers and provide support to the wider business, ensuring we meet our obligations and timeframes.

QualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experienceExternally recognised qualification plus experience, or minimum of 18 months experience in an accounts-based role.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).

Exceptional attention to detail and data entry accuracy.

Good, generalized knowledge of business and accounting practices.

Excellent time management skills.

Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.

Full, clean, and current driver license.

Experience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).

Additional InformationHe aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi?

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Circa $65K dependent on skills and experience.Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou : What we offer Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.Opportunities for professional development.Two Wellbeing days per year.Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital / surgery grade cover and discounted.

membership rates for family members.Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.Ability to purchase additional annual leave.Eye testing / glasses cost reimbursement.Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.Me Tono Inaaianei!

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View the position description.Click applyComplete your application.If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file.

Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.Applications close on the : 06 / 10 / 2025Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check.

Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking hereIt is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments).

If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs.

We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.This role is being sourced directly.

If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies.

Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.