Graduate Accountant

Salary: AUD $78,747 - $89,192 per annum plus Superannuation

Employment status: Term Contract up to 2027

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement 

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

The Office of the CFO Division is looking to recruit a Graduate Accountant for the Financial Planning and Reporting Unit to assist in the delivery of financial services that support the City's operation.  The successful applicant will be working across a wide range of activities including financial accounting, treasury management, indirect tax, management reporting and improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure allocated monthly financial reporting deliverables are completed accurately within timetable deadlines.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis as directed supported by appropriate and clearly presented documentation.
• Undertake periodic reviews of internal control systems to consider possibilities for improvement and to ensure compliance
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s Annual Financial Statements and Quarterly Financial Reviews
• Participate in special projects to review the City’s operations including cost of service provision
• Present financial results to all levels of the organisation

Applicants need to possess or be close to completing tertiary studies in a financial discipline, have to desire to work in a team of committed professionals and a willingness to learn. In return, a successful applicant will gain experience in a industry leading financial services Unit.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.

The successful applicant is required to complete a national criminal history check and a pre-employment health declaration.

Position description: View or download the position description 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Friday 15th March.

For further information contact: Bob Wallace, Manager of Financial Planning & Reporting on 02 9246 7***.

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9***.