City of Canning

Financial Accountant

About the role

The City is looking for a dedicated leader and experience finance professional to come on board as our Financial Accountant! 

A snapshot of your role

• Supporting the Coordinator Accounting, you and your team will provide a range of financial services across the City.
• You will ensure responsible coordination and accountability of the City’s borrowings, reconciliations, schedules and payments.
• You will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and tax compliance and be able to competently demonstrate how they interface with the ATO guidelines and relevant legislation for you and your team.
• You will use your expertise both as a leader and technical knowledge as a finance professional to guide and support the accounting team you lead in providing great service delivery.

For a detailed overview of position responsibilities please refer to the Position Description attached to this vacancy.

What we’re looking for:

• A people first approach, you will understand the people who make the business work, not just in your team but the wider Finance team.
• Above all else, you will foster and champion the benefit of having lasting team relationships and you will do it with a level of care and kindness.
• Your background in accounting will be one of experience and have a have a particularly nuanced attention to detail across a range of financial services including but not limited to end of month/year routines, compliance with all relevant legislation and auditing requirements.
• CA, CPA (or working towards) or equivalent Accounting qualification.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Whilst we’d love some Technology One experience, what we’d love more is someone with the ability to work and adapt with an established system (i.e. you are able to see where systems can work to your advantage!)

Why you will love working at the City!

• A full-time permanent position in a welcoming and thriving local council!
• Work-life balance with a standard monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-Day fortnight.
• $102,645.98 – $114,540.30 per annum + super.
• 5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply!

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Manager Finance, Bianca Jones on 0481 483 961 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5pm, 4 April 2025.  We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.  The City may also consider your application against other potential suitable roles and will contact candidates accordingly.