Management Accountant

Council Jobs; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking an analytical, solutions-focused Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role involves supporting the budgeting process, monthly reporting and providing technical accounting advice to leaders.

The position requires a Bachelor of Accounting, experience with accounting packages and strong analytical/reporting capabilities. A valid drivers licence and ability to obtain a police check are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience with accounting packages.
• Ability to analyse and report financial data.
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Management Accountant in timely production of the Council's Annual and Quarterly Budgets and Fees & Charges.
• Provide guidance, training and liaison with staff in budget reviews and project reviews.
• Complete comprehensive monthly management reporting, including detailed analysis and advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Weekly Hours:35 (Flexible working arrangements available)
Weekly Rate: $1,730.09 - $1,885.79 (plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link works on the Orange City Council website).

Orange City Council is seeking an analytical, solutions, focused Management Accountant to join our finance team.

If you're passionate about spreadsheets, systems improvement, problem solving and providing technical accounting advice to our leaders - we want to hear from you.

Job/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this position is primarily responsible for supporting the management of our budgets across Council. This includes:

• Supporting Council's Senior Management Accountant in the timely production of Council's Annual and Quarterly Budgets and Council's Annual Fees & Charges.
• Supporting, advising, training and liaising with Council staff, including Managers and Directors, in preparation of budget reviews and project reviews.
• Completing comprehensive monthly management reporting processes, including detailed analysis and advice.

A full list of key accountabilities can be found in the position description.

So what do you need?

• Bachelor of Accounting, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with accounting packages
• A demonstrated ability to analyse and report on financial data
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Applications Close: Sunday 25 October 2026

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Senior Management Accountant, Alan George, on 02 6393 8***.