Department of Justice and Community Safety Hiring for Finance Officer – Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office Job at Melbourne Full Time

• Develop your finance career in a collegiate, energetic and professional team
• Opportunity to be a part of improving processes
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 3 $73,842 – $89,661 p.a. + superannuation

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted legal partner.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide efficient accounting/finance support to the Finance Team and to maintain elements of the VGSO’s practice management system. The primary objectives of this role will be to:

• Maintain the billing requirements of VGSO, including liaising with clients and necessary requirements;
• Generate invoices, account statements and other accounts receivable functions as required;
• Support the VGSO Accounts Payable function;
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquires, both from an Accounts Payable and Account Receivable perspective;
• Assist in providing timely and accurate monthly financial reports and reconciliations;
• Liaise with VGSO branches (and clients as required) in order to provide appropriate financial reports to assist with their internal reporting requirements;
• Review existing finance-related processes, highlight and implement efficiencies where applicable;
• Proactively contribute to establishing and maintaining finance process documentation; and
• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in a similar role with tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting or a related field.
• An ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong track record of providing service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience within a legal or professional services would be highly regarded.

Benefits

In exchange for your hard work, you will receive; competitive remuneration, training and development opportunities and 17.5% annual leave loading. The VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Candidates will also be required to complete a few questions as part of the online application form. Please note it is not required to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on 0498 649 226.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 19 June 2022.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.

The VGSO is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the VGSO’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all VGSO employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.

Upon commencement of employment with the VGSO you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:

• COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account);
• Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account); or
• A letter from the GP who vaccinated you.