Asset Accounting Specialist - Local Government (Hybrid)

Public Sector People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Superannuation

Job summary

Public Sector People is assisting a Local Council in Melbourne's western suburbs to fill a Financial Accountant role on a temporary basis. You will own asset accounting, maintain asset registers and contribute to statutory reporting, cashflow and investments.

This hands-on position requires strong knowledge of AASB standards, experience with asset revaluations, depreciation, impairment and financial controls. Hybrid WFH, 38 hours per week, ASAP start until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with progress toward CPA or CA membership.
• Relevant experience in financial or management accounting and/or financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards in a local government context, particularly AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136 and AASB 1051, among others.

Responsibilities

• Own asset accounting, including maintaining asset registers for land, furniture, equipment and plant.
• Apply AASB 116, AASB 13, AASB 136, AASB 1051 and other relevant standards to Council’s asset base, including valuations, depreciation and impairment.
• Support the Coordinator Accounting Services with the Annual Financial Statements and audit information requirements.
• Manage cash receipting, investments, banking and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and maximise investment returns within Council’s Investment Policy.
• Assist with tax compliance, including FBT and BAS returns.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger.
• Identify and implement process and internal control improvements across the finance unit.
• Provide specialist financial advice to business unit managers and staff.

Skills

Asset accounting

AASB standards knowledge

Financial reporting

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Victoria driver’s licence

Education

Accounting or Commerce degree, with progress toward CPA or CA

Tools

TechnologyOne

Excel

SQL / database query language

Job description

Public Sector People is assisting a Local Council in Melbourne's western suburbs to fill a Financial Accountant role on a temporary basis. You will own asset accounting, maintain asset registers and contribute to statutory reporting, cashflow and investments.

This hands-on position requires strong knowledge of AASB standards, experience with asset revaluations, depreciation, impairment and financial controls. Hybrid WFH, 38 hours per week, ASAP start until March 2027.