Why Join Us? The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces. As an organisation, we are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
- Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
- Flexible Working Arrangements / Working from Home options
- Free Parking
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Flexitime available for full-time employees
- Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
- Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
- Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
- Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
- Yoga and Pilates
- Physical Nutrition programs
- Financial wellbeing tools
- Mental Health and Safety seminars
- Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
- Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
- Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
- Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
- We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer. About the Position Working within our Finance team, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide high-quality budgeting, forecasting,



monthly reporting, analysis, decision support services and statutory reporting. This position oversees a small team and works closely with the other Accountant supporting or leading a range of projects on behalf of the Finance Business Unit. To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce/Finance.
- Eligibility for Membership of the CPA Australian or Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to improve financial management and budgeting practices.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrated excellent people management skills with experience in coordinating and managing the performance of a small team.
- Strong computer literacy with experience in the use of MS Office suite applications, data software and ERP systems such as TechnologyOne for the monitoring and reporting of data.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, payroll and fixed asset reconciliations, in a high-volume finance environment.
- A current National Police Clearance. Please see the attached position description for further information.



Ready to Apply If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the '*Apply Here'
* button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed. For more information regarding the position, please contact, Azari Bakar, Acting Manager Finance, on [08 9474 0777](tel:08 9474 0777) and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers Applications close at 4.00pm AWST on 13 November 2026. Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged. By submitting an application, you consent to the City storing and using your data for the purposes of recruitment activities. The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play
- the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. The City of South Perth is an equal prospect employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type [(08) 9474 0777](tel:(08) 9474 0777).

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