Accountant

2 weeks ago

Inverell, Australia Inverell Shire Council Full time $72,194 - $102,542 per year

Job No: ISC384

Location: Inverell

Role Overview

Application Form

Applications are invited for the position of Accountant, based at Council's Administration Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for the management and control of Council's Financial Reporting Systems and Stores/ Depot function.

By joining Inverell Shire Council, you'll have access to the following benefits:

  • Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms;
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • Flexible Work Arrangements and staff wellbeing days;
  • Generous Leave Provisions - including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service; and
  • Career Growth and Recognition, and professional development as a Council staff member.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential:

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting (or equivalent relevant qualification) with at least two (2) years relevant experience in an accounting position, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Director Corporate and Community Services.
  • Class C Drivers Licence.

Skills and Experience

  • A demonstrated ability to show initiative and innovation and to solve problems by examination and analysis of available options within timeframes and with available resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the preparation and completion of Annual Financial Statements and the Annual Budgetary process.
  • Sound understanding of accounting standards.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and liaise effectively with staff in other departments.

Desirable:

Qualifications

  • Substantial progression and/ or completion of CPA qualifications.

Skills and Experience

  • Experience in local government.
  • Working knowledge of NSW local government accounting principles,
  • Experience in Technology One Software Systems.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be in a range from Professional/ Specialist Band 3, Level 2, Grade 15 to Professional/ Specialist Band 3, Level 3, Grade 16. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,721.93 to $2,025.43 gross per week.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Chief Financial Officer, Edwin Narayan, on

Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 31 August 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes

General Manager

Inverell Shire Council

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About Us

Inverell Shire is a thriving regional centre in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Formed in July 1979, the shire comprises an area of 9,430km2 with a population of 17,836. The township of Inverell is a major service centre and has a population of 12,000. Inverell is serviced by an air service to both Sydney and Brisbane and is a commercial hub to an estimated 60,000 people.

Council's Total Annual Expenditure - $40 million

Total Employees - 215

New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment forecasts Inverell LGA to grow by 12.2 per cent by 2031.

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