Accountant

We are looking for a suitably qualified Accountant to join the team. You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Council’s financial, management and project accounting functions. This includes Council’s financial accounting, statutory reporting, grant acquittals and external audit obligations. The accountant will also lead the development and management of Council’s budget and assist in the Council’s corporate reporting.

The successful applicant will have:

• Advanced computer skills in particular, using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to influence where appropriate.
• Proven experience in the interpretation and application of accounting standards and experience and knowledge of taxation (Fringe Benefits and Goods & Services).
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and autonomously on specific projects, with a proven ability to problem solve, decision-making abilities with the ability to recommend workable solutions.

Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor of Accounting degree or equivalent and demonstrated experience in a diverse and commercial finance environment for a minimum of 5 years.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.

Salary range: $86,617.84 to $97,486.31 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Allan Wise, Manager Finance on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 14.5% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Low interest personal loans (Local Government Association of Tasmania)

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 April 2024

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.