Assistant Accountant

Band 4-5 (depending on experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
Work in a supportive team environment contributing to a positive team culture
Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available

Council has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to deliver efficient and effective financial and administrative support in the timely completion of accounting tasks and reports within the Finance team and to collaborate across the organisation to offer a customer focused finance service, fostering innovative solutions and improving practices.

About this opportunity

In this role of Assistant Accountant, some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Support month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist in preparing Financial Statements, managing audits, and preparing BAS and FBT returns.
• Maintain Council’s fixed asset register and support asset capitalization, disposals, and revaluations.
• Provide financial training and support to other Council departments.
• Contribute to the improvement and documentation of financial systems and procedures.

What will you bring

• General understanding of accounting and finance concept.
• Well-developed skills in using the Microsoft Office suite with advanced application of spread sheeting and word processing applications.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate both in oral and written communication with senior and executive staff and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately deal with sensitive information.
• Excellent attention to detail along with the ability to plan and organise own workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload and prioritise to meet required deadlines with competing demands from different stakeholders.
• Experience in a Local Government environment is desirable.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Amelie Chen, Senior Accountant on (03) 5772 0333.

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description. Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.