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Financial Accountant

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, Mitchell Shire Council renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with a projected population growth of 181,591 people.

About the Opportunity

The Financial Accountant provides support to the organisation and maintains the portfolios of:

• financial reporting, including assistance with the annual financial statements
• end of month processes and associated reconciliations
• Fringe Benefits Tax returns
• statutory returns such as BAS, Workcover and Victorian Grants Commission
• Australian Accounting Standard changes
• non-infrastructure fixed asset register

This role is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $83K (Band 6) plus superannuation.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who possess excellent communication skills and ability to maintain working relationships, can present financial information in a clear and efficient manner, is a whiz using Microsoft Excel and has experience using TechnologyOne or similar organisational finance software.

For further information about this role please contact Avish Muthreja, Financial Accounting Coordinator on 03 5734 6266. 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. You may also be asked to provide evidence that you meet the relevant State Government vaccination requirements.  

Applications close at 5pm Monday 12 June 2023.