Accounting Support Officer

Who we are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The Corporate Development Department provides strategic services that influence the organisation’s future direction and operational excellence.

Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make.

About the role

The City of Salisbury is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Accounting Support Officer to join the Finance team within Corporate Development.

Reporting to the Team Leader Management Accounting, you will provide accounting and administrative support across a range of budgeting, reporting and financial planning activities. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will play a key role in supporting the Annual Business Plan, quarterly budget reviews and financial business partnering.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly budget reviews.
• Coordinate and support the Annual Business Plan process.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial support and advice.
• Assist with monthly reporting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and other accounting transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and grant acquittals.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.

About you

You are a customer-focused team player who enjoys working with both people and numbers. You build strong relationships, provide excellent service to stakeholders and thrive in an environment where priorities can change. You take pride in delivering accurate, timely work and are keen to further develop your accounting knowledge and experience.

You will also have

• Currently studying Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline and nearing completion of your qualification, or relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong data entry, organisational and administrative skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using financial systems (desirable).
• Local government experience (desirable).

What we offer

• State-of-the-art Salisbury Community Hub is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free car parking.
• Flexible work options.
• Three additional leave days per year.
• Annual pay rises.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Read the [Position Description].

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to **********@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Applications close 9:00am, 17 September 2026.