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of Vacancies:1 Closing Date: 26 Jan 2025 AEDT Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career.
Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying.
Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions.
At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE.
BE VALUED.
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.
Singleton Council has a long and proud history.
From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal.
Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.
Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.
We're committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
ADD VALUE - THE ROLE The Cadet Accountant will work with various departments of Council to assist in the effective financial management of the organisation by supporting the provision of timely, accurate financial advice to ensure the efficient delivery of works and services.
Key responsibilities include: Build strong partnering relationships with key stakeholders in Business Units.Support department annual and long-term budget development, monthly finance report review, and contribute to quarterly and annual budget reviews.Investigate transactions and prepare journal requests.Assist in month-end and financial year-end accounting processes and participate in the production of the financial reports.Develop an understanding of maintaining cashflow through the investment of Council funds.Assist in the accounting processes for Grant funding.Assist in the capitalisation of assets.Assist in the preparation and lodgement of Council's statutory taxation and financial reporting obligations.Collect, analyse and report data for business analysis.Participate in team workshops to explore business improvement opportunities.Ensure financial transactions are in accordance with accounting standards, policies, procedures, codes of practice.Develop reports to assist in operational analysis.This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 2-year cadetship) working 35 hours per week.
To be considered for this role you will need to be currently enrolled in a Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business, in your penultimate or final year.
Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $1142.50 - $1194.60 per week plus superannuation.
BE VALUED - THE REWARD Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Your flexible work benefits may include: Work from homeRostered Day Off9-day fortnight4-day weekYour leave benefits include: Concessional Leave between Christmas and New YearLong Service Leave after 5 yearsPurchase of Additional Annual LeaveDomestic + Family Violence LeaveTraining Courses + Professional DevelopmentEducation AssistanceLeadership Development Program'Grow our Own' ProgramYour reward + recognition benefits include: ESSPecialist Program AwardsService AwardsBe Valued Recognition ProgramWANT TO KNOW MORE? To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.
Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?
Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact People and Culture on (02) 6578 7290. To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025.
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