Financial Systems Accountant

Strathfield Council; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

35-hour week

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport Program

Team engagement events

Local Government leave entitlements

Job summary

Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Financial Systems Accountant to join our Finance team in Sydney. This role provides specialist accounting and systems expertise to optimise the council’s financial systems and reporting.

You will lead system enhancements, testing, data migration and ensure data integrity across ERP platforms while aligning with Australian accounting standards and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CPA/CA or equivalent) or progress towards membership.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting financial management systems in a complex, regulated environment (local government/public sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and Australian Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Council’s financial management and ERP systems, ensuring system security, stability and data integrity.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, data validation and financial reporting.
• Lead and contribute to ERP enhancements, upgrades and data migration projects.

Skills

ERP systems

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance or related, CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Financial management systems

ERP upgrades/testing

Job description

Directorate: Corporate & CommunityTeam: FinanceEmployment Status: Permanent, full-timeEmployment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy

Position Number: POS 393Salary Range:

• Base Salary: From $123,396.00 to $132,223.00 $ (Grade 20, Step 1 to Step 4) per annum
• Plus: 12% superannuation
• Total Package: From $138,203.52 to $148,089.76 per annum

The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.

About Strathfield Council

Strathfield Council is a dynamic, medium-sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. Covering an area of approximately 14 square kilometres, we proudly serve a vibrant and growing community of around 46,000 residents, with population projections set to exceed 60,000 by 2041.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services, driving community initiatives, and building a thriving, sustainable future for our residents.

The Opportunity

Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Financial Systems Accountant to join our team.

In this role, you will provide specialist accounting and systems expertise to support the effective administration, integrity and optimisation of Council’s financial systems. You will play a key role in financial reporting, system enhancements and upgrades, data integrity, issue resolution and continuous improvement.

You will lead with professionalism and integrity while actively promoting and living our PROUD Values—People First, Respect, Opportunity, Unity, and Dedication—contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

What You Will Be Doing

• Administer and maintain Council’s financial management and ERP systems, ensuring system security, stability and data integrity
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, data validation and financial reporting
• Lead and contribute to financial system enhancements, upgrades and ERP projects, including testing and data migration
• Investigation and resolution of financial system, data and integration issues in collaboration with Information Technology and external vendors
• Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to financial system users
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardisation and improved data quality.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with membership of a recognised professional accounting body (such as CPA, CA or equivalent), or demonstrated progress towards attaining membership, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated experience in administering and supporting financial management systems within a complex, regulated environment, preferably in local government or the public sector
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and Australian Accounting Standards, with the ability to translate accounting requirements into effective system configurations and controls
• Proven experience supporting month-end and year-end processes through financial systems, including reconciliations, data validation and system-based reporting
• High level of proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel, with the ability to extract, manipulate and analyse large datasets to support reporting, audit and decision-making requirements
• Demonstrated experience in system upgrades, enhancements or ERP implementations, including system testing, user acceptance testing, data migration and documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose system and data issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with finance staff, IT teams and business users, and to provide clear system guidance, training and support.

Why Work With Us

At Strathfield Council, you will enjoy a supportive workplace that values balance, growth, and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements through our Agile Work Policy
• 35-hour working week with options for a compressed four-day week
• Generous learning and development opportunities
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program
• Regular staff engagement events, including quarterly Roadshow lunches.
• Generous leave entitlements under the Local Government (State) Award (NSW).

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 2 October 2026.