Financial Accountant - 3558

Council is excited to present a permanent full time opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant.  This opportunity has become available due to an internal movement, and is part of a collaborative team that values accountability, teamwork, community, potential and positivity and we are now looking to appoint a qualified, professional Accountant to join Council’s accounting team.

This position will act as a business partner to the wider organisation providing accounting support on a broad range of financial activities and candidates will have experience with financial statements and preparation of supporting documentation, and have working knowledge of financial audit functions, Australian Accounting Standards and of relevant legislation. 

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification and an understanding of accounting principles, and demonstrable communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a thorough understanding of financial practices and exceptional customer service, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to effectively work as a member of a team.

Qualified and experience Accountants are invited to submit your application today.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree or higher with a major in accounting/finance/commerce or another closely related discipline with previous experience in financial accounting functions.
• Previous experience in operating Council’s current financial operating systems (Finance One and Pathways) or demonstrated past experience in quickly learning and effectively operating corporate financial systems.
• Eligibility for membership of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants, or other professional accounting body.
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

• QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5 - $94,341 p/a 
• Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
• Salary packing options;
• 12% employer superannuation; and
• Supportive team environment.