Financial Accountant

Richmond Valley Council; Richmond; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Volunteer and compassionate leave

Learning and development

Fitness Passport

Weekly yoga and meditation

Health and Wellbeing Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Richmond Valley Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to support financial reporting and compliance across the organisation, based in Casino. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial data and robust systems, aligning with Council plans and governance requirements.

Full time, 70-hour fortnight, salary range $96,928 to $111,467 per year plus 12% super. Eligible for employee benefits including leave, learning opportunities and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to provide financial advice to support decision-making.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results within deadlines

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the role is to provide quality financial systems and financial reporting in line with Council's delivery and operational plans.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reporting and compliance

Analytical skills

Financial advisory

Time management

Job description

Financial Accountant

Permanent Full Time - Casino

The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.

It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.
Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality financial outcomes. You are -

• Experienced in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to provide financial advice to support decision-making.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results within deadlines

About the role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide quality financial systems and financial reporting in line with Council's delivery and operational plans.

Full time: 70 hour fortnight Salary: Range from $96,928 to $111,467 pa + 12% superannuation Contact: Hayley Martin, Manager Finance & Performance - 02 6660 0*** Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.

What we offer

Richmond Valley Council offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Long Service Leave after 5 years of service.
• Volunteer and compassionate leave to support you when you need it.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Fitness Passport to help you stay active and healthy.
• Free weekly yoga and meditation sessions to support your wellbeing.
• Health and Wellbeing Day
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A strong focus on workplace health, safety
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive workplace where people are valued, diversity is embraced and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.

Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.