Job Description

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Directorate: Corporate & Community
Team: Finance
Employment Status: Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy

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Position Number: POS 393
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- Base Salary: From $123,396.00 to $132,223.00 $ (Grade 20, Step 1 to Step 4) per annum
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- Plus: 12% superannuation
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- Total Package: From $138,203.52 to $148,089.76 per annum
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The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.

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n About Strathfield Council

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Strathfield Council is a dynamic, medium-sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. Covering an area of approximately 14 square kilometres, we proudly serve a vibrant and growing community of around 46,000 residents, with population projections set to exceed 60,000 by 2041.

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We are committed to delivering high-quality services, driving community initiatives, and building a thriving, sustainable future for our residents.

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n The Prospect

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Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Financial Systems Accountant to join our team.

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In this role, you will provide specialist accounting and systems expertise to support the effective administration, integrity and optimisation of Council’s financial systems. You will play a key role in financial reporting, system enhancements and upgrades, data integrity, issue resolution and continuous improvement.

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You will lead with professionalism and integrity while actively promoting and living our PROUD Values —People First, Respect, Opportunity, Unity, and Dedication —contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

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What You Will Be Doing

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- Administer and maintain Council’s financial management and ERP systems, ensuring system security, stability and data integrity
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- Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations,



data validation and financial reporting
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- Lead and contribute to financial system enhancements, upgrades and ERP projects, including testing and data migration
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- Investigation and resolution of financial system, data and integration issues in collaboration with Information Technology and external vendors
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- Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to financial system users
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- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardisation and improved data quality.
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Essential Requirements

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- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with membership of a recognised professional accounting body (such as CPA, CA or equivalent), or demonstrated progress towards attaining membership, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
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- Demonstrated experience in administering and supporting financial management systems within a complex, regulated environment, preferably in local government or the public sector
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- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and Australian Accounting Standards, with the ability to translate accounting requirements into effective system configurations and controls
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- Proven experience supporting month-end and year-end processes through financial systems, including reconciliations, data validation and system-based reporting
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- High level of proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel, with the ability to extract, manipulate and analyse large datasets to support reporting, audit and decision-making requirements
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- Demonstrated experience in system upgrades, enhancements or ERP implementations, including system testing, user acceptance testing, data migration and documentation
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- Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose system and data issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
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- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with finance staff, IT teams and business users, and to provide transparent system guidance, training and support.
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n Why Work With Us

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At Strathfield Council, you will enjoy a supportive workplace that values balance, growth, and wellbeing. Benefits include:

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- Flexible work arrangements through our Agile Work Policy
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- 35-hour working week with options for a compressed four-day week
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- Generous learning and development opportunities
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- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
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- Access to the Fitness Passport Program
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- Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
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- Regular staff engagement events, including quarterly Roadshow lunches.
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- Generous leave entitlements under the Local Government (State) Award (NSW).
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Click here for more details about our staff benefits and Click here to view Council’s Agile Work Policy.

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Position Description

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Click here to review the full position description for this role.

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How to Apply

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To submit your application online:

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1. Complete your details and answer the application questions.
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2. Attach the following documents in PDF format:
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- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
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- Current resume
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n For questions about the role, please contact our People & Culture team at .

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Applications via email will not be accepted.

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Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 2 October 2026.

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📌 Financial Systems Accountant (Strathfield)
🏢 Strathfield Municipal Council
📍 Strathfield