Financial Accountant

A qualified and dynamic Financial Accountant is required to join a family-friendly team based in the Burdekin.

Your new company

Hays is pleased to partner with a progressive local government based in the Burdekin region in North Queensland, supporting a diverse and vibrant community. It is committed to delivering high-quality services across a broad range of areas, including infrastructure, community development, and financial sustainability.
The organisation offers a balance of professional challenge and lifestyle benefits, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term career development. Employees benefit from a stable working environment, exposure to diverse projects, and the opportunity to play a direct role in supporting the growth and success of a regional community.

Your new role

As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role within the Financial Management Team, delivering high-quality accounting support across all departments. This position contributes to the organisation’s financial sustainability by ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing asset, financial and systems accounting services to support organisational operations
  • Preparing accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports and analysis to support decision-making
  • Delivering expert financial advice and guidance to senior officers and key stakeholders
  • Supporting organisational and council-wide financial operations, budgeting processes, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements
  • Assisting with the maintenance and improvement of financial systems, controls, and procedures
  • Collaborating with internal teams to coordinate activities, streamline processes, and enhance overall financial performance
This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of financial functions, contributing to strategic initiatives while developing your professional capability within a supportive team environment.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to produce clear, accurate, and insightful financial reports
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams
  • Confidence in engaging and advising senior stakeholders
  • This role offers genuine opportunity for career growth and development, including the potential to expand your responsibilities and become a key contributor within the team.
  • Be CPA or CA qualified
  • Hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting
  • Have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis

What you'll get in return

Our client provides a rewarding career paired with an exceptional lifestyle. Employees benefit from a 9-day fortnight (72.5 hours), up to 12% employer superannuation with salary sacrifice options, and 5 weeks annual leave, along with 13 weeks long service leave (pro rata after 7 years). With great working arrangements, a supportive and motivating team environment, and access to wellbeing initiatives such as an active social club and Fitness Passport programme, you’ll be supported both professionally and personally. In addition, you’ll enjoy genuine career development opportunities within a stable and community-focused organisation. This role is located in Burdekin, and the salary for this position is $107,740 per annum, with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Kerry.Martin@Hays.com.au, or call Kerry Martin now on 07 4417 1151.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
QLD - Townsville
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
3000644

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kerry Martin, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Townsville
Level 6, Suncorp Tower, 61-73 Sturt St

Telephone: 0744171151

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