• Permanent Full-Time.
• Band 6 ($97,273 - $105,392) + 12% super + monthly ADO.
• Footscray, Melbourne.

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Our Finance Department has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Services Accountant to join the team. Reporting to the Coordinator Financial Accounting, you will provide accounting and financial advice and support to Council staff, assist in the preparation and presentation of the management and statutory accounting organisational requirements, whilst developing and maintaining the General Ledger structure within Councils software system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the completion of general financial reports including:
  • annual and quarterly financial statements
  • annual Victorian Grants Commission report
  • Taxation returns (GST, FBT)
• Prepare on a quarterly basis, journal entries of allocation capital salaries to relevant projects;
• Assist in maintaining the Grant Register, producing financial reports for grant acquittal as required;
• Assist in interpreting and ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards and legislation applicable to the finance function;
• Coordinate and complete all necessary monthly general ledger/balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that all adjustments are processed promptly;
• Coordinate the ongoing maintenance, structure and data integrity of the general ledger and Rating system as the basis of all financial information;
• Oversee the timely processing of invoices (AP/AR) and the online requisitioning process (Purchasing)

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting with practical financial accounting experience in a medium to large organisation or lesser formal qualifications with substantial financial accounting experience;
• Professional membership of Australian Society of Certified Practicing AccountantsWide ranging knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying relevant Australian Accounting Standards and Regulations.
• Extensive understanding of financial accounting practices and principles.
• Extensive experience in undertaking financial analysis and reporting on budget variances and presenting in an easy to understand format to Managers and Coordinators.
• Well-developed verbal and written communications skills to liaise effectively with management, staff external providers and clients.
• Substantial experience in investigating, identifying and solving complex financial problems.
• Ability to effectively manage time, set priorities, so as to achieve specific and set objectives in the most efficient way possible, with in the resources available and within the required timeframe, taking into account internal and external constraints and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and budgeting applications. Understanding and experience of Civica Authority accounting system is desirable.
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off (ADO) every month.

Our ideal candidate will also have demonstrable experience working in a similar role within a local government environment and will have highly developed numerical, written and oral communication skills.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria position defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on the closing date.

To download a copy of the position description please visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position please contact Faisal Mehmood, Acting Coordinator Financial Accounting on 9688 0396, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 4 September 2025