Accountant - Financial Systems

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Parental leave cover until June 2027

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Lifestyle benefits program

Corporate discounts

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Accountant – Financial Systems to provide financial systems advice, resolve issues and enhance reporting and controls while covering parental leave until June 2027. The role involves delivering system improvements and supporting audits within a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in a similar role, strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent) or currently studying towards.
• Demonstrated practical experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role, including strong knowledge of accounting systems and programs.
• Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence working with corporate systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving, initiative and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support Council’s financial systems and related accounting activities, including system maintenance, upgrades and enhancements.
• Contribute to projects that improve system functionality, information quality and business processes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot end-user issues, providing clear, timely resolutions and practical guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, implement practical solutions, and develop reports and dashboards for planning, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Contribute advice and input into internal controls, financial policies and procedures to support compliance and good governance.
• Support financial reporting requirements, including assisting with annual financial statements and responding to audit queries as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Finance/Commerce/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Corporate systems

Job description

Temporary Full-Time (Parental Leave Cover until June 2027) | Stream A Level 3-5 | 9-day fortnight

Enjoy connecting finance, systems and practical problem-solving? Join Mackay Regional Council as our Accountant – Financial Systems in a temporary full-time role providing parental leave cover until June 2027. You will provide financial systems advice and support, help colleagues resolve system issues, and improve the reporting, processes and controls that support Council’s financial operations.

Accountant – Financial Systems (FS0056)

Temporary Full-Time (Parental Leave Cover until June 2027) | Stream A Level 3-5 | 9-day fortnight

Enjoy connecting finance, systems and practical problem-solving? Join Mackay Regional Council as our Accountant – Financial Systems in a temporary full-time role providing parental leave cover until June 2027. You will provide financial systems advice and support, help colleagues resolve system issues, and improve the reporting, processes and controls that support Council’s financial operations.

About the role

• Support Council’s financial systems and related accounting activities, including system maintenance, upgrades and enhancements.
• Contribute to projects that improve system functionality, information quality and business processes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot end-user issues, providing clear, timely resolutions and practical guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, implement practical solutions, and develop reports and dashboards for planning, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Contribute advice and input into internal controls, financial policies and procedures to support compliance and good governance.
• Support financial reporting requirements, including assisting with annual financial statements and responding to audit queries as required.

About you

You bring a strong analytical mindset, clear communication skills and the ability to adapt in a changing, customer-focused environment. You’re comfortable translating technical and accounting concepts into practical guidance for a range of stakeholders.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent) or currently studying towards.
• Demonstrated practical experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role, including strong knowledge of accounting systems, computer concepts and programs.
• Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence working with corporate systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a large organisation.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving, initiative and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience with the TechnologyOne suite (including CI Anywhere) or similar integrated finance systems.
• Experience in project management, budgeting and project costing.
• Eligibility for membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ.
• Understanding of local government accounting, relevant legislation and audit requirements.

Why join Mackay Regional Council?

• Temporary full-time parental leave cover opportunity until June 2027 with a 9-day fortnight.
• Stream A Levels 3–5: base hourly rate of $46.00–$55.60, with the level offered determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata).
• 12% superannuation.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing) and a criminal history check.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.