Accountant, Banking and Systems

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; Sur place; AUD 99 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discount on gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits platform access

Onsite health support

Résumé du poste

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a proactive accounting professional for a fixed-term 12–14 month contract. You will deliver accurate accounting services, support internal and external reporting, and assist with budgets, variance analysis and year-end processes.

Strong Excel skills and Australian standards knowledge are essential. You will engage with managers and staff to improve processes, meet deadlines, and provide clear financial advice.

Qualifications

• Three years’ accounting experience with emphasis on financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and GST legislation.
• Experience with banking, treasury, cash management and forecasting is desirable.
• Degree in Accounting/Business preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with TechnologyOne or similar integrated finance system is valued.

Responsabilités

• Deliver accurate accounting services and timely management reporting.
• Prepare actual-to-budget variance analysis and assist with budgets and financial statements.
• Complete general ledger reconciliations and support audits and FBT requirements.
• Provide accounting advice and help managers with system/process improvements.

Connaissances

Accounting

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

GST

General ledger control

Month-end processes

Year-end processes

Excel

Cash flow forecasting

Formation

Degree in Accounting/Business

Outils

TechnologyOne

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Fixed term Full Time to January 2027
$99,365 - $108,325 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7005

About the role

We are a small, fun team who work collaboratively across all accounting functions. We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking accounting professional to join us on a fixed-term 12–14 month contract. Reporting to the Coordinator Accounting, you’ll play an important role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely accounting services across Council. This will include supporting internal and external financial and management reporting, preparing actual-to-budget variance analysis, assisting with budgets and financial statements, completing general ledger reconciliations, supporting audit and FBT requirements, and providing accounting advice and support to managers and staff.

About you

You’ll bring at least three years’ experience in accounting, with strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, GST, general ledger control, month-end and year-end processes and statutory reporting. You’ll have a sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and GST legislation, together with practical experience in banking, treasury and cash management, including cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, investments and transaction authorisation. A degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is desirable, with equivalent qualifications and substantial relevant experience also considered. Experience with TechnologyOne or a similar integrated finance system, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills, will be highly regarded.

You’re an analytical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with financial information, identifying trends and finding practical ways to improve processes and systems. You’ll be confident building strong relationships with managers, staff and external providers, providing clear accounting advice and supporting people through system and process changes. Well organised and adaptable, you’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines, while using your analytical skills to provide meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Zuzana Barnett, Coordinator Accounting on 0412-908-161.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 18 October 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.