Searching for a career path with meaning? City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Revenue Accountant.

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a full-time, permanent, Revenue Accountant that is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial accounting tasks for the council, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and efficient use of financial resources. The Revenue Accountant contributes to the community by ensuring responsible and transparent management of public funds.

More Than a Career, A Lifestyle

Port Lincoln is known as South Australia’s Seafood Capital, set on the shores of Boston Bay at the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is the major hub for the Southern Eyre Peninsula. World-renowned marine experiences are all on your doorstep, and the city combines regional amenities with a genuinely warm, welcoming community.

For more information on living in Port Lincoln, working for the City of Port Lincoln and our recruitment process - check out our Recruitment Information Package and Candidate Experience Package.

Why you will love working here:

- Competitive salary: above award rates with annual pay increases under the Enterprise Agreement.
- Relocation Assistance: helping make your transition to the region smoother.
- Extra superannuation: an additional 3% employer contribution above the standard 12%.
- Flexible working: versatile work arrangements and generous leave entitlements, in a family-friendly workplace that supports your family commitments and a better work-life balance.
- Wellbeing Leave: up to 2 days per annum
- Grace Days: up to 3 days per annum
- Long service leave: unlock long service leave entitlements after just 5 years.
- Uniform allowance: a yearly uniform allowance.
- Employee Assistance Program: cost-free counselling to support your wellbeing.
- Ongoing training: continuous professional development opportunities to build your skills and knowledge.
- Community impact: directly contribute to your community by coordinating their rates.
- Lifestyle: a varied role in a welcoming community, in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal locations.

Revenue Accountant Key Objectives

- Provide leadership to the Senior Rates Officer and Accounts Receivable Officer, ensuring alignment with council policies and deadlines.
- Prepare and maintain the annual financial statement working file and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.




- Undertake the preparation of annual financial statements and grant commission returns.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations, including bank, debtors, rates, and revenue, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Manage the reconciliation of reserves.
- Prepare and reconcile BAS and FBT reports, ensuring adherence to taxation requirements.
- Support the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) and Annual Business Plan (ABP) preparation, including revenue calculations and budget management.
- Oversee the annual rate levy process and reconcile State Revenue Office work.
- Oversee debt collection processes, including managing debtors and rates, ensuring effective recovery and follow-up.
- Provide support in the sale and disposal of assets, ensuring proper accounting and documentation.

- Serve as the MAGIQ super user, providing guidance and training to finance staff, ensuring the financial system is used efficiently and effectively, implementing updates and improvements as necessary.
- Provide supervision to the Senior Rates Officer and Accounts Receivable Officer, ensuring alignment with council policies and deadlines.
- Act in the position of Manager Finance and Business (MFB) when required, ensuring continuity of financial operations and leadership.
- Clear suspense accounts regularly to ensure accurate financial records.
- Oversee a rate classification objection and ensure appropriate resolution.
- Administration support for Committee Meetings including Audit and Risk Committee Meetings with collation of agendas and minute-taking at meetings.
- Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards.

- Taking reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others.
- Following reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management.
- Actively participating in training and WHS programs as required.

- Any other responsibilities in line with the position as assigned by the Manager and/or Port Lincoln City Council.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB)



and relevant financial legislation.
- Proficient IT Skills

- A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.

- Knowledge of Long-Term Financial Reporting Processes

- Understanding and interpretation of financial statements
- Persuasive skills that enable participation in technical discussions to resolve problems, explain policy and reconcile viewpoints.

Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

- CPA, CA, or equivalent qualified accreditation.
- Experience with MAGIQ financial systems and a track record of providing training and support.
- Experience supporting internal audits, particularly in the areas of financial reconciliation and reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation, guidelines, and standards relevant to the area of operation.

Key performance indicators

- Accurate and timely Financial Reporting: Achieve 100% accuracy in the preparation of annual financial statements, grant commission returns, and monthly reconciliations, with all reports submitted by their respective deadlines.

- Compliance and Audit Readiness: Maintain a compliance rate of at least 95% with Australian Accounting Standards and relevant regulations, with no major findings in internal and external audits.

- Efficient Debt Collection Management: Ensure debt collection processes reflect Council policy and procedures for both rates and sundry debtors.

- Effective Treasury Management: Manage treasury functions to maintain cash flow in line with agreed processes.

Using the position description as a guide, your application should be addressed to Bonnie Kelso, Manager Finance and Business and include, a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent resume including details of at least three employment referees.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected] or by telephone 08 •••• •386.

Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Monday the 9th of November 2026.

The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace

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