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Financial Accountant

Public Sector People

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Location
Victoria
Type
Full-time

About the role

Financial Accountant
Temporary contract | ASAP Start till end March 2027
Local Council Western Suburbs
38 hours p/week | Hybrid WFH arrangement
$55.58 p/hour + super

Our client, a Local Council in the western suburbs of Melbourne are looking for a Financial Accountant to take ownership of its asset accounting and play a hands-on role in statutory reporting, cashflow and investments. Reporting to the Coordinator Accounting Services, you will help keep the integrity of Council’s financial data front and centre.

If you have a strong technical grounding in asset accounting and a taste for the annual audit, this one is worth a look.

Key responsibilities
  • Own asset accounting, including maintaining asset registers for land, furniture, equipment and plant
  • Apply AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136, AASB 1051 and other relevant standards to Council’s asset base, including valuations, depreciation and impairment
  • Support the Coordinator Accounting Services with the Annual Financial Statements and audit information requirements
  • Manage cash receipting, investments, banking and bank reconciliations
  • Prepare cashflow forecasts and recommend ways to maximise investment returns within Council’s Investment Policy
  • Assist with tax compliance, including FBT and BAS returns
  • Complete monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger
  • Identify and implement process and internal control improvements across the finance unit
  • Provide specialist financial advice to business unit managers and staff

About you
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with progress toward CPA or CA membership
  • Relevant experience in financial or management accounting and/or financial systems
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards in a local government context, particularly AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136 and AASB 1051, among others
  • Hands-on asset accounting experience, such as revaluations, capitalisation, depreciation and impairment
  • Proficiency in Excel, with experience in an integrated corporate finance system (database query language is an advantage)
  • TechnologyOne experience in the Asset module is highly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication with staff at all levels, auditors and statutory bodies
  • Current valid Victorian driver’s licence

To apply or find out more, contact Amanda at Public Sector People on amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au or 03 8535 3111.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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