Senior Accountant

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1879126

VicGrid is where you want to be.

VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

12 August 2025