Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Northern Inland Credit Union Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Would you like to work for a company that makes work/life balance a priority?
  • Work within a professional and friendly team environment
  • Join a growing financial institution

Northern Inland Credit Union seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team. As part of a financial institution established for over 50 years, the position will be based in our Newcastle Administration & Lending Centre OR Tamworth Head Office.

About the role

As Financial Accountant, your primary focus will be on maintaining accurate financial and administration records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Your role requires you to assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other senior staff as required, with data and analysis for operational activities and projects.

The responsibilities of the Financial Accountant include the following:

  • Financial Record-Keeping
  • Payroll
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Financial Systems and Support

Further detail is outlined in the Position Description available at the link below.

To be successful in this role you would have the following:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Prior experience in a financial accounting role.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as spreadsheet applications, payroll and accounting software.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and analyse financial data.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical behaviour in handling sensitive financial information.
  • Experience working in a financial institution (Desirable).

Remuneration is based on experience and relevant qualifications.

About Northern Inland Credit Union

The NICU Head Office is located in Tamworth. The Financial Accountant would be joining a team of over 40 experienced staff in an organisation renowned for its high standard of Member service. Our mission is to build strong and enduring relationships with our Members by helping them find smarter ways to manage their money.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application via SEEK. To be eligible to apply, you must have valid authority to work in Australia.

Applications need to include a current resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description at 

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 10th October 2025.

For any enquiries, please

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date for this job listing.

Recruitment agencies please do not respond.

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