Georges River Council

Assistant Financial Accountant

Georges River Council has a dynamic role for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Financial Management team, based in Hurstville.

About The Role

As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you will report directly to the Head of Financial Management and work as part of the Financial Management team to ensure the application of sound financial management principles and the transparent reporting of Council’s financial performance. You will assist in ensuring consistent and efficient undertaking of Council’s accounting and financial administration processes, while contributing to the wider financial control environment.

This role sits within our Finance team which works to contribute to the achievement of Council's vision and corporate goals through a range of finance and accounting related services including transactional accounting, business support, project accounting and strategic financial planning. The team is committed to providing high quality service to all stakeholders, including our Executive Team, Councillors, all council staff and the community. 

What We Offer 

• One Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Salary from $73,331.53 - $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Business or Commerce)
• Previous experience in an assistant accountant or financial accountant role
• Demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision and effective time management skills with the ability to organise own work and to establish priorities and meet performance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to deliver financial activities and reporting in compliance with relevant statutory bodies, standards, and legislation
• Advanced data entry skills, with experience in the use of computerised Receipting and Bank Reconciliation systems
• Ability to work accurately, attention to detail and proven investigative skills in resolving outstanding issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly explain accounting issues
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Commitment to professional development, including keeping up to date with relevant legislation, requirements of the Office of Local Government and policies and procedures

Desirable

• CA/CPA qualified/part qualified individuals
• Working knowledge of Technology One Accounting System

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Susie Yan, Acting Coordinator Financial Management on 02 9330 9427.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 7 March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.