Management Accountant

Bendigo Advertiser; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in NSW is searching for a part-time Management Accountant to enhance financial sustainability in their Waste Services. This permanent role is for 21 hours per week, offering flexibility. Responsibilities include end-of-month reconciliations, annual financial statements preparation, and supporting financial performance. Suitable candidates are qualified Management Accountants with relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

4 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

Qualifications

• Qualified Management Accountant or equivalent.
• Experience in financial planning, reporting and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• End-of-month reconciliations.
• Preparation of Council’s Annual Financial Statements.
• Development of the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP).
• Activity-Based Management.
• Support financial sustainability and performance of Waste Services.

Skills

Financial planning

Management accounting

Experience in financial reporting

Education

Qualified Management Accountant or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a part-time Management Accountant to help drive financial sustainability in Newcastle\u2019s Waste Services. This permanent part-time role is 21 hours per week with flexibility to suit you, based in Newcastle, NSW.

Responsibilities

• End-of-month reconciliations
• Preparation of Council\u2019s Annual Financial Statements
• Development of the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP)
• Activity-Based Management
• Support financial sustainability and performance of Waste Services, including the Summerhill Waste Management Centre

Qualifications

• Qualified Management Accountant or equivalent
• Experience in financial planning, reporting and management accounting

Remuneration and Conditions

Remuneration: $74,198.18 + 17.5% annual leave loading + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 21-hour week. 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave plus 2 public holidays pro-rata for part time. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements. 21-hour week.

Application details

Application Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025. Contact: David Witherdin - Managing Director Waste Services - 02 4974 1424. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. You must have the right to live and work in Australia. CN do not accept unsolicited resumes; recruitment agencies to not contact us at this stage. Apply Now.