28 Nov
City of Subiaco
Subiaco
Posted: 19/11/2025
Closing Date: 17/12/2025
Salary: $111,072.00 - $119,028.00
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Subiaco, WA
Job Category: Accounting
The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco’s heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting prospect to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Finance Services team for a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed term, full-time basis.
The successful candidate will deliver management accounting services to support organisational objectives and statutory requirements, and will provide management accounting information, analysis and advice to support informed decision making by Council, executive leadership and staff.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to:
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and mid-year budget review in accordance with statutory and management requirements.
- Work with budget responsible officers throughout the year to ensure correct use of accounts to inform future years annual budgets.
- Contribute to the review of the City’s Strategic Financial Plan in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
- Support the timely provision of accurate, insightful management reporting to Council, senior leadership and relevant staff.
- Ensure maintenance of the cost allocation and recovery models methodology, including monthly processing.
- Contribute to the ongoing integrity of the general and subsidiary ledgers with reconciliation being prepared and balanced on a regular basis.
- Compile and review monthly management reports and provide variance analysis in collaboration with key internal stakeholders and the Financial Accounting team.
- Any other duties as required.
Further information on the requirements of the role can be found in the position description, which can be requested by emailing [email protected], referencing this position title.
Essential criteria:
- Highly developed and proven interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain new systems, strategies, and procedures.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and general accounting principles and statutory requirements.
- Well-developed ability to use corporate computer systems.
- Tertiary degree level qualification in Business, Accounting, or related discipline and/or extensive experience in a related role.
- A current member of Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or progression towards obtaining a membership.
- Federal Police Clearance not more than 6 months old at engagement.
Salary package:
In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025, this position is classified as a Level 7. The salary range is $111,072.00 to $119,028.00 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.
Working for the City of Subiaco:
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):
- Up to five weeks' annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
- Sustainable travel allowance or a parking permit.
- Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre
- Health insurance corporate membership discounts
- Superannuation co-contributions
- 12 weeks' paid parental leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Novated lease and salary packaging options
- Learning and development opportunities
See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits
Application process:
To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.
Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date, with shortlisting expected to commence on 3 December 2025. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the listed date.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
📌 Management Accountant (Subiaco)
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