Accountant

Requisition Number: 423
Salary Range: $79,903.90 - $90,545.27 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent or Part Time Permanent (Min. 20 hours per week)
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11.30pm AEST

Cairns is more than just a beautiful city - it’s a lifestyle.
Surrounded by lush rainforests, with the Great Barrier Reef easily accessible, Cairns offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it the perfect destination to live and work.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our team and play a key role in providing comprehensive and professional financial advice and support across all areas of Council.

What You’ll Do:
As an Accountant, you will work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant to fulfill our financial accounting and audit requirements, both internally and externally. Your expertise will help us produce accurate monthly and annual financial reports, prepare budget statements, and administer Council’s long-term financial plan. You will collaborate with various units, including Treasury & Taxation and Asset Accounting, to deliver exceptional financial services to the entire Council.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Business or similar.
• Studying towards, or eligibility and willingness to study, Certified Practising Accountant status (CPA Australia) or Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia).
• Experience working in a relevant finance field along with an understanding of relevant Accounting Standards.
• Sound understanding of accounting systems, computer concepts and programs.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.

If you’re passionate about financial integrity and are eager to take the next step in your accounting career, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council