APS5 Finance Officer

Job description

Paying $55.24ph + super
Can be located in either Richmond VIC or Surry Hills NSW
31st December 2026 end date with potential for extension

Please note candidates for this role can be VIC or NSW based, working from the Surry Hills NSW or Richmond VIC office locations
About the Role
Our client is a well known federal government organisation based in Richmond VIC and Surry Hills NSW. They are currently seeking a Finance Officer to come in and join them on a temp contract opportunity until 31st December 2026.
Candidates for this role must have

Background in Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Card management.

Intermediate Excel skills.

Strong customer service skills.

Sound understanding of Government procurement and goods receipting processes.

Key responsibilities include:

Vendor Data Management : Quality assure, process, and document bulk vendor upload requests while maintaining master registers and reports.
Bulk Payment Processing : Validate and execute bulk payment upload requests, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
Invoice Monitoring & Exception Handling : Daily review of potential duplicate invoices, investigation of unmatched goods receipts, and resolution of eInvoice processing errors.
Accounts Payable Coordination : Monitor and resolve outstanding AP invoices, managing the weekly overdue tracking report and following up on pending items.
Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison : Communicate with internal business units, external suppliers, and Services Australia regarding invoice statuses and payment scheduling.
Finance Service Desk Management : Monitor, triage, and resolve incoming Finance Service Desk tickets and operational queries.
Specialized Payment & Grant Processing : Coordinate approvals for Direct Payment Requests and review/process PITC grants in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

What's in it for you? Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 28 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Accounting
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: Hourly Rate
  • Location: Richmond, VIC 3121
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Jack Coleman
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne - CBD & Surrounds