Financial Accountant

Business Services - Commercial & Financial Services | Accounting/Economics/Finance

• Full time– Fixed Term opportunity until July 2026 (9 dayfortnight)
• Bachelor ofBusiness (Accounting) or equivalent
• Salaryinformation LGO 6 ($93,992 -$100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills,qualifications and experience

Why ChooseUs

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.

Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.

We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.

We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.

Council’svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.

OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.

OurPurpose: Grow Townsville

OurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,Enjoyment

About theRole

Inthis role, you’ll deliver accurate financial advice andanalysis to support Council’s decision-making and compliancewith legislation and standards. You’ll:

• Preparefinancial models, reports, and data insights for informedbusiness decisions.
• Ensureaccounting systems and processes meet legislative, policy, andinternal control requirements.
• Identify andimplement improvements that boost accuracy, efficiency, andinnovation.
• Provide expertfinancial advice and support to business units and Councilteams.
• Assist with thepreparation of General Purpose Financial Statements and relatedreports.
• Maintain strongknowledge of Council-wide accounting systems to ensurecompliance.
• Promote aresults-focused culture aligned with Council’s CorporatePlan.
• Supportbusiness continuity during unplanned events by following setprocedures.

AboutYou

The IdealApplicant Will Have

• A Bachelor ofBusiness (Accounting) or equivalent, with 3–5 years ofexperience in a similar role in a medium to largeorganisation.
• CA or CPAmembership (highly regarded) or currently working towardsit.
• Strongunderstanding of accounting standards, legislation, andpolicies, with the ability to apply them to improve businessprocesses.
• Experienceusing large financial systems and confident in writingfinancial reports.
• AdvancedMicrosoft Excel skills and proficiency with other MicrosoftOffice programs.
• Solid knowledgeof modern internal control practices.
• A proven teamplayer with experience in high-performing teams.

How toApply

Yourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

ClosingDate: 11.45pm, 21st May 2025

What We Offer

• 17.5% annualleave loading
• Up to 5 weeksannual leave
• Up to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paidParental Leave
• Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
• Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
• SalarySacrifice opportunities
• Learning andDevelopment opportunities
• FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilities
• EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
• EmployeeAssistance Program

* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!

All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.

If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact or phone for a confidentialdiscussion.

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