Full Time/9 Day Fortnight/36 Hours per weekThe Department Finance Team is seeking an Accountant to complement our team.
The Department Finance Team provide financial advice and support to Department Management and Officers, management accounting services to meet Departmental financial management requirements and business support in identifying and recommending initiatives for business improvement to support Departmental operational requirements.This permanent position offers an amazing opportunity to work and grow with a team of professional accountants focussed on providing outstanding financial support and advise, while creating strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Its main purpose is to efficiently work towards best practice in financial management and compliance with Council policy and regulatory requirements.About the roleWe are seeking an individual who embodies the City's high-performance principles and promotes the continuous improvement of work practices.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively, analyse requests from the business with the support of the Management and Senior Accountants and have good attention to detail.We're looking for people who have:Proficiency in managing and sorting communications received from the departments via email and teams enquiriesExperience working with financial information and systems, including ideally SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systemsExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement, time management and problem-solving skillsProficient in using the MS Office suite, including especially Excel, Word,



Teams and OutlookCompleted tertiary level qualification in accounting and / or commensurate professional experience in accounting and / or finance.Ability to work within a high-pressure environmentThis role will also require travelling between Council locations and as such, a class C unrestricted licence will be necessary.Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's futureThe Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.
We are the second largest Council in Australia.We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia.
We have a range of perks to help you create the right balance:9-day fortnightFlexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locationsPersonal and professional development coursesAccess to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per yearWe pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.Closing Date Thursday 27 August *******:59pm AEDTOur selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
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📌 Accountant (Gold Coast)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
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