Financial Accountant

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring financial affairs are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with local government regulations. You will lead Council's financial and statutory reporting functions, and the operational finance team, comprising of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and other general finance functions. You will contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and processes along with assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and reviews.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, drive financial excellence, and advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking council environment. Join a dynamic, multi-skilled team that values flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.

What We can offer you:

• Flexible work/life balance - Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight (working 70 hours over 9 days)
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Training and development opportunities including CPD
• Long service leave can be accessed after 5 years of continuous service

What we trust you to deliver:

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of Council's annual financial statements, in full compliance with the Local Government Act 
• Office of Local Government (OLG), executive and council reporting
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the organisation
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a customer-focused, high performing team culture
• Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting and analysis, providing expert advice to senior managers

What you will need to be successful:

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including ensuring timely collection of council dues
• Working on quarterly business performance reporting
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting/commerce or business
• Full membership of a recognised professional institute (CA,CPA, IPA or equivalent)
• Advanced financial systems literacy, including Microsoft Excel
• Extensive experience in financial accounting or a relevant field
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a finance team

Full position description: Click here

Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight 

Salary: An attractive salary on offer (negotiable for the right candidate) 

Closing date: Applications will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates have been identified. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Dean Fordham, Corporate Accountant, on 02 66250462. 

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.