▷ [6/10/2025] Financial Accountant

3 weeks ago


City Of Gosnells, Australia City of Gosnells Full time

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

The City of Gosnells (City) serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. We are a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for financial excellence? The City of Gosnells is looking for a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to lead compliance across accounting standards, local government financial regulations, and internal policies.

In this pivotal role, you'll apply your technical expertise to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting, while partnering with stakeholders to enhance processes and drive innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, liaising with multiple stakeholders internally and externally
- A strong analytical ability in order to deliver creative solutions to multi-dimensional problems
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower, motivate and develop team members
- The proven ability to prioritise, monitor and co-ordinate personal workload, with minimal supervision to achieve agreed outcomes with specified timeframes.

Experience in Local Government accounting is not essential but will be highly regarded.

- Current National Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.
- Current driver's licence.
- Qualification from a professional accounting body (CA/CPA)

In return we can offer you

- A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career
- A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Nine-day fortnight option
- Generous superannuation (Up to 17%, conditions apply)
- Five weeks annual leave per annum
- Free parking available on site
- Health and wellness benefits such as free annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments plus seasonal fitness/wellness sessions)
- Access to onsite gym facilities (Civic Centre)
- Electric vehicle charging facilities onsite
- Great location (on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)
- Access to health fund corporate discount
- Salary range: $112,491 to $119,216

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.

For further information, please contact Human Resources on 9397 3362.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 16 October 2025.

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