▷ Immediate Start Financial Accountant

3 weeks ago

Castlemaine, Australia Mount Alexander Shire Council Full time

Applications closing on 22 September 2025, 12:00 PM

Full time

Fixed term to October 2026

Band 6, $88,515 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 22 September 2025

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

The Financial Accountant supports the efficient, accurate, and timely management of council’s financial accounting function, supporting the delivery of services to the organisation and community.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provision of accurate accounting and asset information to internal and external customers

- Overseeing the Accounts Payable and purchase card functions

- Ensuring financial tasks are completed efficiently, accurately and on time

- Assisting the Financial Services Coordinator with administration of the financial system

- Preparation and lodgement of the annual Fringe Benefits Tax return.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Qualifications in Accounting and/or Business

- Experience in a similar role leading a small team

- A CPA/ICA qualification would be highly regarded

- Flexibility to adapt to changing operating environments and the ability to learn new processes, procedures and systems quickly.

- Hybrid working options– work from home and the office

- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off

- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families

- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave

- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Madelaine Redman, Financial Services Coordinator on (03) 5471 1703 .

Please ensure your application includes:

- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position

- A copy of your current resume

- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.

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