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SalaryThe Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) embrace diversity amongst our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with a disability. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email ***************@vgso.vic.gov.au
Accountant - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
- In-house role with exposure to all finance functions
- Great opportunity to take ownership of reporting functions
- Work in a supportive and collaborative hybrid team environment
- Ongoing | Full-time
- VPS 4 $92,332 - $104,762 p.a. + superannuation
About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the role
The VGSO's Finance Team are seeking a driven and proactive Accountant with generalist experience across all finance functions, who is looking for an opportunity to further develop their career and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will provide assistance across all finance functions, including undertaking month-end tasks, preparation of monthly management reports and periodic cash flow reporting. In addition, the roles assists our Finance Officers in performing accounts payable/receivable tasks as required.
This role requires an individual who thrives in an environment where they can use their initiative to improve finance systems and processes, as a key emphasis of the role will be focusing on enhancing the Finance Team's capabilities and functions through the use of our Practice Management System, Elite.
Key responsibilities
- Month end preparation and reconciliations
- Drive process improvement across all finance functions, seeking ways to improve and/or automate existing processes
- Prepare monthly management reports and act as a finance business partner for the legal branches.
- Work closely with the Information, Communication and Technology Team to roll out modules/extensions of the Practice Management System (Elite) and implement new processes for any enhancements.
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support Finance Officers with accounts payable/receivable tasks as required
Skills and experience
- Previous experience in a similar role with tertiary qualification in finance, accounting or a related field
- Completed or studying towards a Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) qualification
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Practice Management Systems (e.g. Elite) would be highly regarded
- Strong track record of providing service excellence and continuous improvement
- An ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills
- Experience within a legal, professional services and/or government environment would be highly desirable
Benefits
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation. You will also be given the opportunity to develop a close understanding of government processes and develop relationships with key government stakeholders.
VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact the VGSO Talent Acquisition team on ***************@vgso.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 21 January 2024.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
The VGSO is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the VGSO's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
