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SalaryAssistant Accountant
About us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
This position is a permanent full-time role in the Finance team, based at Moruya Administration Office. The Assistant Accountant will support and assist the financial accounting function and other services provided by the finance section.
Your main duties will include:
- Providing support to the Financial Reporting Accountant.
- Assisting with preparation of annual financial accounts and quarterly budget reviews.
- Assisting with the integrity of general ledger and accounting information system, and ensuring all relevant general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly.
- Preparing and assisting with grant acquittals, surveys and statistical returns.
- Assisting with systems training and internal audit/control checks.
- Providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Salary Information
Total remuneration for the role is in the range $81,507.08 to $96,963.89 gross per annum consisting of:
- $73,429.80 to $87,354.86 base salary
- $8,077.28 to $9,609.03 superannuation (at 11%)
A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position.
What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
About you
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to add value to an exciting and dynamic team in delivering Council’s financial accounting requirements. If you are organised, computer savvy with sound understanding of accounting principles and a great communicator, we would love to hear from you! Your application should further demonstrate the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications combined with practical experience.
- Ability to prepare financial reports and reconciliations.
- Ability in applying analytical and problem solving skills to accounting issues/projects.
- Excellent teamwork, public relations and customer service abilities.
- Skills in Accounting software applications, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
Applications close: 11.00pm Thursday 18 April 2024.
Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.
Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.
Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.
