Assistant Accountant

Job No: SSC1011
Location: Sutherland Shire

Join Our Team as an Assistant Accountant!

  • Support a dynamic Financial Planning & Reporting group
  • Contribute to high-level financial reporting and analysis
  • Engage in continuous process improvements
  • Collaborate with a driven and cohesive team

Be part of a forward-thinking local government organisation committed to serving the community of Sutherland Shire.

At Sutherland Shire Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence in all that we do.

Your Role as an Assistant Accountant

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Financial Planning & Reporting group in various financial functions.

You will assist in the production of performance reports, financial results, and detailed data to meet the needs of managers and staff.

Your Profile

Are you a finance professional with a passion for numbers and a drive for excellence?

  • Experience working in a finance team
  • Knowledge of financial accounting concepts
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficiency in financial systems and IT literacy

If you are goal-oriented, a critical thinker, and a team player, we want to hear from you!

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 14 April 2024
  • Package:  $77,000 - $82,000 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
  • Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks and Work Rights verification.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Michael Treacy (Acting Financial Planning and Reporting Manager) mtreacy@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.

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About Us

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.