Vacancy Details

  • Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
  • Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow
  • Monthly ADO

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community. 

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Financial Accountant to assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and be responsible for completing tax returns including FBT, GST, PAYG and taxable payment reports and reviewing quarterly fuel tax rebate calculations. This position also coordinates accounting for Council’s assets including maintenance of the asset register, assisting with asset revaluations, development contribution accounting and compliance with accounting standards.

The role will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements
  • Assist with financial internal and external audits
  • Processing of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
  • Maintenance and reporting of Council’s depreciation schedules, asset capitalisation and disposals into the fixed asset register, work in progress accounts, impairment adjustments and stocktakes
  • Liaise with Coordinator Asset Management to ensure Council’s asset register and fair values are accurately maintained
  • Provide expert advise to internal clients on financial issues, policies, processes and procedures

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a small to medium organisation. In particular general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, financial reporting and asset accounting duties.
  • Proficiency in the application of Australian Accounting Standards, techniques, concepts and practices, including demonstrated experience in accounting for assets.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve to analyse information, recommend and implement solutions to accounting issues.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate data is maintained in Council’s financial and accounting systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to perform high level analysis of financial data.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to the team objectives and corporate goals.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and a “can do” attitude in a busy office and service environment.
  • CPA/CA status will be highly desirable.

*Don’t meet every single requirement?  If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply as our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles.  You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

A career with us

Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves. 

We offer:

  • Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
  • Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
  • A new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking
  • An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
  • An active Social Club
  • Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
  • Generous leave entitlements including:
    • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
    • Purchased leave
    • Ceremonial leave
    • Gender affirmation leave
    • Family violence leave 

If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you! 

To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description or, for a confindential discussion, contact Fiona Rae, Manager Finance on 03 5220 7128.

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking the apply button below and following the prompts and ensure you include a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. 

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Safety team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on Tuesday 4 April 2023 at 5.00PM.

At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.