• Finance and Business Services

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $73,072 - $77,476 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 4)

• Based across our St Lucia and Gatton campuses

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a motivated, committed and organised Finance Officer to process a wide range of financial transactions in the UQ Finance Transactional stream.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer and working under general direction, the role involves providing timely, accurate and efficient finance transactions processing and data entry related to accounts payable, invoicing, journal entries, credit and debtor management, and registration of assets.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Deliver efficient, consistent, and accurate Finance transaction services that comply with University policies and procedures.

• Validate chart strings and understand the Chart of Accounts to support effective budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Process accounts payable, invoicing, debtor and credit management, receipting, and asset transactions in accordance with policies.

• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships, escalate complex issues, and contribute to asset stocktake activities as needed.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You  

• Diploma qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field with relevant experience in transactions processing or shared services functions and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and professional experience.

• Ability to apply knowledge of finance systems, policies and processes to a wide range of financial transactions to ensure accurate, timely and efficient transaction processing.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients ensuring service delivery meets key requirements.

• Experience working with enterprise technology and software solutions and systems, utilising multiple user modules for the submission of a diverse range of data and information sets.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, whilst taking full accountability for the efficient delivery of set tasks within agreed timeframes and to agreed service standards.

• Experience working in service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check etc. 

Work Rights: 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Sumi Netting, Financial Services Coordinator via [email protected].

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 22 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42784). Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Friday 27 September 2024.