The Hills Shire Council

Financial Accountant

Do you have a passion for numbers – are you a superstar in balancing the books? Council is seeking a suitably qualified Financial professional to join the Expenditure & Revenue team in the role of Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the revenue and expenditure function, whilst working collaboratively with and supporting the Finance Team.

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

• Oversee and manage the revenue and expenditure function.

• Supervise and direct the team.

• Follow up on fee defaults & refer to council collection office on a needs basis.

• Maintain financial registers.

• Process and maintain debt recovery.

• Process invoices, credit notes payments & reconcile supplier statements.

• Raise debtors’ invoices, reconcile debtor accounts.

• Reconcile & prepare month end reports.

• Review daily/monthly reconciliations to sub systems & GL.

• Maintain creditor master file, monthly processing of invoices/payments, reconcile sup statements.

• Prepare daily banking (receipt/reconcile cheques/direct deposits, raise invoices & debtor accounts).

1. CPA/CA Qualified
2. 5 + years proven experience as a Financial Accountant
3. Proven experience managing a small team
4. Proven experience leading process and system improvements
5. Local Government experience (desirable)
6. Proficient in knowledge of Accounting Standards, Code of accounting Practice, Financial Regulations and relevant legislation
7. Drivers Licence – C Class NSW

Competitive rates starting from $108K per annum plus Superannuation paid weekly, opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus (Up to 2% annual salary) + Organisational Bonus (up to $2K). You will also have access to Learning & Development opportunities, Active Social Club, Additional Leave, Modern Offices, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts, onsite undercover parking and an onsite Café.

Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council  and submit your application online by 5pm on 26 March 2025.  As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au. Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.