Northern Beaches Council

Management Accountant

Division: Corporate Services

Business Unit: Finance

Title: Management Accountant, Temporary - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week (18 month contract)

Salary Range: $117,656.77 to $136,737.2 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of over 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 

Our opportunity :
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Respond to and resolve financial enquiries, ensuring the provision of accurate and timely information, including report preparation and journals.
2)    Build and strengthen partnership with business units establishing effective relationships through regular communication and developing a comprehensive understanding of the services they provide.
3)    Training, advice and coaching to improve budget managers’ financial planning and management skills in the form of budget, forecast, fees and charges training and guidance and training on the use of current financial tools and resources.

About you :
We’re looking for a self-motivated and proactive person to join our team.  You’ll bring positivity and initiative to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.
This position is vital in supporting Council's financial sustainability through collaborative financial management with budget managers.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 4 May 2025
• Expected Interview Date: 14 May 2025
• Questions? Please call Justin Hurst on 02 8495 6152

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.