Financial Services - Financial Accountant

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Day 7 September 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: From $112,422 to $129,285 per annum + 12% superannuation

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Finance Team is seeking a Financial Accountant.

Purpose

This role works closely with the Coordinator Expenditure to mitigate financial risk by maintaining accurate, timely and compliant financial accounting records, while delivering financial systems projects and reporting enhancements.

About The Role

Preparation of the annual financial statements as required under the OLG Code and Accounting Practice, Australian Accounting Standards and associated OLG guidelines for local government finance.

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all financial information in relation to Council's fixed asset register, including fixed asset management, asset capitalisation, disposals, depreciations, revaluations and integration with Council's broader asset management framework.

Preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) return in accordance with ATO deadlines and reporting obligations.

About You

Tertiary degree qualifications at a level in accounting, with membership of a professional accounting body and experience in a similar role.

Experience in preparing of annual financial statements, including comprehensive knowledge of fixed asset accounting and statutory returns.

Proven experience in coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure service delivery within the compliance timeframes.

Further Information

View the position description online or contact Erik Ulian, Coordinator Expenditure, on (02) 9093 6853.

Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings.

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Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

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