Financial Planning & Reporting Accountant
Job No:
NSYD538
Location:
North Sydney
Looking to apply your accounting skills where they truly matter? Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Reporting Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial planning and reporting across the organisation.
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
The role
The Financial Planning and Reporting Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely and compliant financial plans and reports to support Council’s decision-making and strategic objectives. The role contributes to the preparation of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Financial Plan and Quarterly Budget Review Statements, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and the Office of Local Government Code of Accounting Practice.
The position maintains the integrity of Council’s budgeting and financial systems, prepares variance analysis and management reports for operational and capital budgets, and coordinates financial information from service units to ensure consistency and accuracy. The role also supports managers by explaining financial reports, assisting with budget management, and providing ad hoc analysis as required. In addition, the position prepares reconciliations and supporting documentation for statutory reporting, audits and Council’s annual financial statements.
The person
You are an analytical and detail-focused accounting professional with experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. You hold tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance, with CPA or CA qualifications or progressing towards them.
You have strong analytical and communication skills, enabling you to interpret financial information and explain it clearly to non-financial stakeholders. You are well organised, able to manage competing priorities, and will work collaboratively across the organisation to support strong financial governance and informed decision-making.
Experience in local government or a regulated environment is advantageous.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role.
This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process.
Salary Range: $98,226 to $117,291 per annum + 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa Transport allowance
35 hours per week with access to Flexi time
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Closing Date: 27 January 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
