Financial Accountant

Public Sector People ·www.search-4.com.au

Location VIC - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Work type Remote
Salary AUD 56 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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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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Who is hiring for the Financial Accountant role?
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Where is the Financial Accountant job located?
The Financial Accountant role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Financial Accountant role remote?
Yes — the Financial Accountant position at Public Sector People is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Financial Accountant role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Financial Accountant role at up to AUD 56 per hour.
Is the Financial Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Financial Accountant role?
The Financial Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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