Financial Accountant
Temporary contract | ASAP Start till end March 2027
Local Council Western Suburbs
38 hours p/week | Hybrid WFH arrangement
$55.58 p/hour + super
Our client, a Local Council in the western suburbs of Melbourne are looking for a Financial Accountant to take ownership of its asset accounting and play a hands-on role in statutory reporting, cashflow and investments. Reporting to the Coordinator Accounting Services, you will help keep the integrity of Council’s financial data front and centre.
If you have a robust technical grounding in asset accounting and a taste for the annual audit, this one is worth a look.
Key responsibilities
Own asset accounting, including maintaining asset registers for land, furniture, equipment and plant
Apply AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136, AASB 1051 and other relevant standards to Council’s asset base, including valuations, depreciation and impairment
Support the Coordinator Accounting Services with the Annual Financial Statements and audit information requirements
Manage cash receipting, investments, banking and bank reconciliations
Prepare cashflow forecasts and recommend ways to maximise investment returns within Council’s Investment Policy
Assist with tax compliance, including FBT and BAS returns




Complete monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger
Identify and implement process and internal control improvements across the finance unit
Provide specialist financial advice to business unit managers and staff

About you
Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with progress toward CPA or CA membership
Relevant experience in financial or management accounting and/or financial systems
Solid knowledge of accounting standards in a local government context, particularly AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136 and AASB 1051, among others
Hands-on asset accounting experience, such as revaluations, capitalisation, depreciation and impairment
Proficiency in Excel, with experience in an integrated corporate finance system (database query language is an advantage)
TechnologyOne experience is preferred
Solid written and verbal communication with staff at all levels, auditors and statutory bodies
Current valid Victorian driver’s licence

To apply or find out more, contact Amanda at Public Sector People on or .
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Financial Accountant Melbourne
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne