Financial Accountant in Sydney

As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting Council's financial integrity, compliance, and reporting obligations.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, you will work within a collaborative finance team to ensure the application of sound financial management principles and the transparent reporting of Council's financial performance.

This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of Council's general ledger, supporting grant and asset accounting, and contributing to the preparation of statutory financial statements.

You will also provide professional financial advice to stakeholders and help maintain a strong financial control environment across Council.

Key accountabilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reporting in accordance with relevant legislation, accounting standards, Office of Local Government requirements and Council policies.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, annual and statutory financial reporting, including Annual Financial Statements and supporting disclosures.
• Monitor and reconcile Council's grants register, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and accounting standards.
• Support the accounting and management of Council's fixed assets, including capitalisation, depreciation, disposals and asset revaluations.
• Review capital project expenditure and work-in-progress balances to support timely project capitalisation and closure.
• Provide financial advice, support and recommendations to management and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of finance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities and ensure the timely resolution of audit requests and findings.
• Provide support across key finance functions, including banking, receipting and reconciliations, as required.

What We Offer

• Permanent full time | 35 hours per week
• Salary range $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Council benefits include

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 1-week My Leave (supporting your health and wellbeing) and 14 weeks parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who can contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial management and reporting services.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations, with the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial outcomes.
• Experience administering grants and accounting for grant income and expenditure in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including AASB 1058 and AASB 15.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and asset reporting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, legislative requirements, and local government practices.
• Knowledge of Office of Local Government financial reporting requirements and applicable local government legislation.
• For further information, please contact

Scott Henwood, Chief Financial Officer , on 9330 6107 or download the Position Description.

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