Hornsby Shire Council

Financial Accountant

Temporary Full Time Position

Salary: $109,055 p.a. to $121,609 p.a. plus superannuation, a 9 day fortnight and flexible working arrangement provisions.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces.

About the role

This role is a 12 month temporary position to act as maternity leave coverage.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to be part of a dynamic team which supports the organisation by ensuring that Council’s financial, investment and fixed asset records are accurately recorded and efficiently managed to ensure that the financial and statutory reporting obligations of Council are met in accordance with appropriate deadlines and legislation.

Council’s infrastructure asset base is significant with a value of approximately $2.7b. The position is responsible for all technical accounting in respect of the fixed asset register including the capitalisation of large infrastructure assets.

The role also supports staff involved in Fixed Asset related activities and is vital in carrying out Treasury Operation to maximise returns from Council’s $300M investment portfolio.

About you

We require an enthusiastic financial accountant with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organisational skills are essential as well as the ability to multitask and work to conflicting deadlines. This role is part of a diverse and dynamic team of professionals reporting to a manager with both public and private accounting experience.

This role would suit either a first mover from chartered or a candidate with commercial experience.

The successful candidate is required to be a member of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or overseas equivalent with a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers and click on 'what we offer' to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers

Closing date: 29 January 2025 at 11.30pm