Management Accountant

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values‑

12% employer superannuation + up to 6%

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifce

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking motivated and analytical Management Accountants to join our Finance team. This role (Level 4 or Level 5) offers professional financial and management accounting work across budgeting, reporting and analysis.

You will work with managers and stakeholders to support informed decision-making, and you may complete a Police Check as part of the appointment. Location is Rockhampton; salary is $98,633–$111,619 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline, with CPA/CA membership or progress towards a professional qualification highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial analysis, with the ability to provide accurate and timely financial advice and support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify trends and contribute to informed business decisions.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide a high standard of customer service across a diverse organisation.
• Proven ability to plan and manage workloads, work both independently and collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial and management accounting services to support informed decision-making across Council.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, compliance, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to deliver timely financial advice and support.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA membership or progress towards

Job description

1d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $98,633- $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4- 5 depending on experience) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Build your accounting career with Rockhampton Regional Council.

We are seeking motivated and analytical Management Accountants to join our Finance team. This opportunity is suitable for experienced accounting professionals as well as developing accountants, with appointment available at either Level 4 or Level 5 depending on qualifications, experience and demonstrated capability.

In this role, you will provide professional financial and management accounting services that support informed decision‑making across Council. Working closely with managers and stakeholders, you’ll contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, compliance, audits and continuous improvement initiatives within a large and diverse organisation.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline, with CPA/CA membership or progress towards a professional qualification highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial analysis, with the ability to provide accurate and timely financial advice and support.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify trends and contribute to informed business decisions.
• Well‑developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide a high standard of customer service across a diverse organisation.
• Proven ability to plan and manage workloads, work both independently and collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

What you’ll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)