Vacancy Details

Accountant

Temporary Full Time (until June 2024)

$80,643pa+ super

The Rural City of Wangaratta is looking for an Accountant to provide effective and efficient accounting services in accordance with accounting standards and statutory obligations. You will be responsible for working with the financial team to ensure all of councils business and statutory obligations are accurately completed on time.

Examples of duties include BAS filing, annual financial statement reporting and the audit process, budgeting, performance reporting and the Victorian Grants Commission return. A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is highly desired for the position.

This role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to grow and development accounting and finance expertise across a wide array of business areas. Council offers accrued time off and a flexible working arrangement policy in order to facilitate a greater work-life balance. Council promotes a culture of continuous improvement and an environment that encourages growth and professional development.

If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Trent Sayers - Financial Controller, t.sayers@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Applications close Monday 3rd April, 2023 at 3pm. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.