Graduate Accountant

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role

The Graduate Accountant supports the organization by handling finance and accounting tasks, helping to develop and manage financial functions, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. They contribute to the Finance Team's success through teamwork and effective performance, maintaining system integrity and meeting financial objectives.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assist maintaining the completeness, accuracy, reconciliation, reliability and integrity of Councils financial ledgers
• Assist in delivering Council’s cash management, treasury and banking functions and maintenance of cash reserves.
• Assist the preparation and timely lodgement of all statutory returns, reports and reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of Council's Annual Budget.
• Provide support in the financial performance reporting for Council including monthly management reporting, capital works, and other reports as requested.
• Process general ledger journals ensuring full documentation, accuracy and authorisation is adhered to, in accordance with standard accounting policy and procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance and data integrity of the asset register in Council’s financial management system for all purchases, sales, transfer and disposal of assets.

* For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• A high level of computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn how to operate and apply computer applications.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills.
• Ability to adapt and demonstrated willingness to embrace changes.
• Demonstrated understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and statutory financial reporting.
• Well-developed communications and inter-personal skills.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,728 (Grade D, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity
• An attractive remuneration package.
• 35-hour week OR an option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Work/Life balance environment.
• Work with a leading Council which is Award Winning and an Employer of Choice.
• An investment in your career growth, learning and development.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Bankstown location (close to public transport).
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Daniel Lerve (Team Leader Financial Planning and Analysis) at daniel.lerve@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 3 December 2024. 

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.