Financial Accountant

About the Opportunity

Are you a financial expert looking to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced environment ?

We’re seeking a skilled financial professional to join our team and support the Chief Finance Officer and Finance Coordinator. In this role, you’ll lead financial reporting, prepare financial statements, manage treasury functions, and maintain the finance ledger while ensuring compliance with taxation and reporting standards.

You’ll be at the forefront of driving financial system improvements, boosting efficiency, and providing valuable analysis to guide key decisions. If you have a passion for innovation, love optimising financial processes, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

This is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not re-apply.

Remuneration

$85,156 - $97,929 per annum plus superannuation.

The Benefits

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need a degree in Accounting or Financial Management, a strong understanding of AASB standards and financial reporting, and a continuous improvement mindset. You must be able to work independently while effectively collaborating and managing multiple deadlines.

Experience in large organisations or audit firms, with exposure to liaising with auditors, is highly desirable, as is experience in local government.

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Name: Arun Varghese, Financial Coordinator on (02) 4993 4263

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.