Senior Financial Operations Accountant

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Financial Operations Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy and relevance of Council's financial data. 

You will be responsible for directly overseeing a team of finance professionals in the maintenance of Council's financial information system, producing month end reporting, and providing a high-quality service delivery to internal stakeholders. 

The successful applicant will require:

• Degree qualifications in accounting, commerce, business or finance
• Supervisory experience in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural workplace
• Supervisory experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Treasury
• Substantial experience in financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of financial data
• Thorough working knowledge of:
  
  • Local Government Act and Regulations
  • Australian Accounting Standards
  • Practices and Industry codes
  • Fringe Benefits Tax Act
  • GST Act
  • Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting
  • Asset Accounting Manual and Council Rating and Revenue Raising Manual
• Demonstrated ability to produce results with high levels of accuracy within set timeframes
• Experience identifying and developing innovative solutions to complex and wide-ranging problems
• Well developed interpersonal skills providing the ability to effectively communicate both 
  verbally and in writing with internal and external associates.

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 13 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2,185.39 to $2,513.20 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 

ENQUIRIES 

Contact Samuel Bowyer, Acting Chief Financial Officer on 8757 9702 or human.resources@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 20 November 2026

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.