Hybrid workingarrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as part of ourapproach to collaboration and team connection

We’re looking for a Graduate Accountant to join ourFinancial Performance team. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experienceacross a broad range of accounting functions while supporting the financialsustainability and success of Latrobe City Council.

This is a great opportunity to kick-start your accountingcareer in a supportive environment where you'll work alongside experiencedfinance professionals, strengthen your technical skills and gain exposure tobudgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grants administration, assetaccounting and corporate financial systems.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you’ll make areal impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive andchild safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

- Opportunities to support your learning,development and career progression
- A collaborative team environment where you’llfeel supported and connected
- Meaningful work where you can make a differencein the community
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Adaptable working arrangements to support yourwork-life balance

Join a team thatsupports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in theheart of Gippsland.

What You’ll be Doing

- Supporting financial reporting, budgeting andforecasting activities across Council
- Assisting with the maintenance of financialledgers, journals and charts of accounts




- Helping administer and improve Council'sfinancial systems while supporting users across the organisation
- Maintaining grant registers and assisting withgrant claims, reporting and acquittals
- Supporting asset accounting processes, includingasset register maintenance and stocktakes
- Working collaboratively across the AccountingServices team to deliver quality financial outcomes

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting graduateor emerging accounting professional who is eager to learn and develop yourcareer. You enjoy working with numbers, systems and people, and take pride inproducing accurate, high-quality work.

You bring a sound understanding of accounting principles,strong technology skills and the ability to communicate financial informationclearly to a range of stakeholders. You enjoy working collaboratively, canmanage competing priorities and are keen to contribute to meaningful work thatsupports the local community.

Key Criteria

- A tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or arelated business discipline (eligibility for CA/CPA program entry is highlyregarded) or working towards a tertiary degree and have relevant accountingexperience.




- Demonstrated knowledge of key accountingconcepts and principles and an ability to interpret financial data accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to plan work, managecompeting priorities, and consistently meet strict organisational deadlines.
- Robust technical aptitude, includingintermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the capacity to handlesystem administration for corporate financial software

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.auor 1300 367 ***. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 51286113.

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