Financial Accountant

Temporary | 6-month contract | ASAP Start

Local Council, South East Melbourne

38 hours per week | Hybrid work arrangement

$50-55 per hour + superannuation

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our client, a well-established local council in Melbourne’s south east. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to statutory reporting, compliance, and the day-to-day financial operations of a large public sector organisation. It’s a great opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills in a meaningful, community-facing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and review financial statements, BAS, FBT returns, and grants commission reporting in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government legislation
• Support year-end activities including financial close processes, accruals, and preparation of working papers to meet audit and statutory deadlines
• Maintain compliance across the Local Government Act 1989/2020 and associated regulations, including unclaimed monies and lease database management
• Support AP/AR functions including EFT payment checks, vendor approvals, debtor follow-up, and GST treatment review
• Provide backup across treasury accounting, bank reconciliations, and cash flow coordination during leave periods
• Maintain and develop financial systems including GL reporting, system interfaces, and operating procedure documentation

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in local government, healthcare, education, NFP, or state/federal government
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
• Advanced MS Excel skills

How To Apply

If this role sounds like you, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

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03 8535 3111

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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