Financial Accounting Officer

2 days ago

Morwell, Victoria, Australia Latrobe City Council Full time $97,000 - $105,466 per year

Financial Accounting Officer

Permanent Full-Time role

Location: Morwell

Salary: $97, $105,466.60 plus 12% superannuation

Department: Financial Support

Go Further, Right Here

Join our Finance team and play a key role in safeguarding Council's financial assets.

About this Role

In this role you will:

  • Support the Finance team to ensure strong internal controls and compliance with legislation, accounting standards, and Council policies to safeguard financial assets.
  • Manage and maintain financial records and statements, including general ledger accounts and financial statements, ensuring integrity and accuracy of data, identify process improvements and provide expert advice and support.
  • Oversee Council's treasury and investments, ensuring optimal cash flow and minimising bank charges in line with policy.
  • Manage banking and revenue systems to meet operational needs and comply with Council's Cash Handling Policy.
  • Maintain oversight of the purchasing card process and system and develop procedures, in accordance with Council's Purchasing Card Policy.

About You

You will need:

  • A tertiary degree or diploma qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field with some relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience.
  • Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) or CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), or working towards, is desirable.
  • Knowledge of financial legislation relevant to Local Government, particularly the Local Government Act, Accounting Standards, and Regulations will be highly regarded.
  • Intermediate / Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will close on Monday 13 October 2025 at 11:59PM.

Contact Warrick Primrose, Coordinator Accounting Services on for insight into the day-to-day activities of the role and the team as a whole.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted or by calling

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

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