Use your financial expertise to influence decisions, improve systems and support the long-term financial sustainability of the City of West Torrens.

The role’s focus on business partnering, financial planning, reporting and systems aligns with the broader responsibilities of Council’s financial services function.

- Permanent full-time position
- Level 5 Officer: $107,079 to $111,853 per annum (FTE) plus superannuation
- Based at Hilton
- On-site car parking
- Monthly rostered day off

About the role

As our Management Accountant, you will be a trusted financial partner to business units across Council. You will provide practical advice and meaningful financial insights that support informed decision-making, effective service delivery and Council’s long-term financial sustainability.

This is a varied role for a finance skilled who enjoys combining technical accounting with business partnering and systems improvement. You will contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliations and long-term financial planning while helping employees across Council make effective use of our financial systems.

What you will do

Your key responsibilities will include:

- building productive relationships with nominated business units and providing clear, practical advice on budgets, budget reviews and other financial matters
- contributing to the annual budgeting process and quarterly budget reviews
- supporting month-end processes, Council’s Long Term Financial Plan and the preparation of annual financial statements
- maintaining the grants register and ensuring grant revenue is recognised in accordance with relevant accounting standards
- preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and maintaining accurate supporting documentation
- supporting the administration and continuous improvement of TechnologyOne CiA, including system configuration,



report development using XLOne and user acceptance testing
- developing clear financial system guidance and delivering training that improves employees’ confidence and experience
- identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes, reporting and systems.

About you

You enjoy working with people across an organisation, understanding their needs and providing advice that helps them make well-informed financial decisions. Strong working relationships, professional judgement and clear communication are important capabilities within the City of West Torrens' financial services roles.

You bring strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail. You can investigate financial information, identify issues and recommend practical solutions while balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

You are comfortable working independently and contributing as part of a collaborative team. You are also confident learning and improving financial systems and helping users understand financial information, processes and reporting tools.

Essential requirements To be considered for this position, you must have:

- a Bachelor of Accounting, Business or another relevant discipline
- a National Police Clearance issued within the previous 6 months, or the ability to obtain one as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants with membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and Current Zealand (CA ANZ) is desired but not essential.

Beyond the Paycheque





At the City of West Torrens, the work you do makes a meaningful difference to our community. You will join an organisation that values professional expertise, collaboration, continuous improvement and high-quality service. Council’s financial services roles support effective operations, organisational goals and long-term financial sustainability.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace where employees are treated fairly and respectfully. We value individual differences, experiences and perspectives and recognise the contribution each employee makes. Council’s corporate position descriptions reinforce commitments to inclusion, equal employment opportunity, respectful conduct and continuous improvement.

We promote flexible ways of working, including part-time arrangements, and provide benefits that support wellbeing, professional development and work–life balance.

Our perks include

- Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off.
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
- A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
- Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Journey accident insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Corporate uniform allowance.
- Study assistance.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- On-site car parking.

So, are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working with the Finance department to provide a valuable service to Council, click on the position description to find out more about this opportunity.

Enquiries to Peter Beard, Manager Financial Services (Acting) on 8416 6232.

How do you apply?

Click 'Apply' to submit an application.

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026 at 9:00am

📌 Management Accountant (Hilton)
🏢 City of West Torrens
📍 Hilton