Financial Accountant

Residential - Tom Price | Full time Indicative annual package range $167,479.89 - $174,983.49 negotiable, dependent on skills and experience. Shire provided accommodation and a relocation package is available to eligible candidates for this role. The Shire of Ashburton has an opportunity for a Financial Accountant professional to join our team. In this busy and challenging role, you will be responsible for providing financial accounting information and reporting, whilst overseeing the day-to-day financial transaction team ensuring the provision of accurate, timely and high-quality financial services. To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role and be able to balance a busy schedule in a deadline driven environment. You will need demonstrated experience in end-to-end financial management including budgeting processes, financial controls, governance controls and analysis and reporting in line with legislative requirements in a complex Local Government organisation. A Tertiary Degree in Accounting is essential for this role. In addition, if you hold a professional membership with a recognised professional accounting body (CA/CPA) that would be an advantage. The position offers competitive remuneration, six weeks annual leave and superannuation matching scheme. For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contract Taryn Dayman, Manager Finance on 0448 711 806. Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au by 9:00 AM Monday 22 April 2024 . Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately. The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply. Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.