Senior Accountant

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia VicGrid Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting VicGrid's financial management by providing expert advice on complex accounting matters. The role is about ensuring the timely preparation of accurate month-end reports to inform strategic and operational decision-making.The role also contributes to the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation, accounting standards, and whole-of-government reporting requirements.

What you will deliver

  • Provide expert financial advice to senior management on complex accounting policies, transactions, and emerging issues.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy in accruals, provisions, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Maintain compliance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and uphold the integrity of the general ledger.
  • Implement process improvements in financial statement preparation and government reporting to enhance accuracy and reliability.
  • Contribute to internal and external audit processes, resolving complex accounting matters and ensuring compliance.
  • Prepare and lodge BAS and FBT returns in line with taxation legislation and statutory deadlines.
  • Practise cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

What you will bring

  • A Finance-related qualification is required.
  • A professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) is required.
  • A strong understanding of accounting standards and Victorian and Federal government financial reporting requirements will be highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and the preparation of statutory and management reports and associated commentary.
  • Strong report writing skills to prepare a range of documents.

What We Offer you

  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
  • Annual salary increases and performance-based progression
  • 17.5% leave loading and the ability to purchase additional leave

Other relevant information

  • Preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.
  • Applicants must have valid work rights for the contract period.
  • VicGrid is part of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and focus on fair, consistent recruitment. We support work-life balance with flexible options like hybrid work, varied hours, part-time, job sharing, and additional leave.

How to Apply

This is a fixed-term position available on a two-year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 26th August 2025.

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