Assistant Management Accountant

• Permanent Full Time
• Band 5 ($83,279 to $95,282) +12% super + monthly ADO
• Municipal Offices, Footscray

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change, with population growth, redevelopment and a transitioning local economy creating new opportunities for our community. Maribyrnong is a vibrant and diverse municipality, known for its strong sense of place, community focus and growing reputation as a destination for food, culture and local enterprise.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity within our Finance Department for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the Management Accounting team. Reporting to the Coordinator Management Accounting, you will support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, management reports and general ledger journals, while helping administer the BIS budget system and other financial registers and processes.

In this role, you will provide practical guidance and support to service managers on commitment management, budget variance analysis, commentary and forecasting. You will also assist with system administration, reporting templates, work order structures and continuous improvement activities across management accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be accurate, curious and collaborative, with strong attention to detail and the ability to build trusted working relationships across Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter service budgets, including salaries, fees and charges, into Council's budgeting system.
• Assist with the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, labour budgets, fees and charges, four-year budget, 10-year financial plan and revenue and rating plan processes.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of financial systems, including tables, templates, hierarchies, system structures, upgrades, interfaces and reporting tools.
• Support service managers with management reporting, budget queries, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Assist with procedures and systems that support asset accounting, capital reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Create and maintain work orders and tasks for capital and improvement works projects, including alignment to asset classifications and capital expenditure types.
• Prepare general ledger journals and assist with checking the accuracy of journals posted to the general ledger.
• Provide BIS administration and end-user support, including user access, views, reconciliations and training.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, with eligibility for associate membership of CA or CPA Australia, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working within a Finance function in a medium to large organisation or within a Local Government environment.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, accounting procedures and practices, particularly in relation to asset accounting, capital reporting and project delivery reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to analyse financial information, review budget variances and prepare clear written commentary and reports.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to support service managers and build effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Satisfactory completion of required pre-employment checks, including a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6910676.

To express your interest in this role, please send your Resume and a brief Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria

Enquiries: Should you have any questions relating to this position, please contact Tinh Nguyen, Acting Coordinator Management Accounting on 9688 0597 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 21 July 2026

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.