Financial Accountant

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About the position

The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting Finance Leadership positions in the preparation, coordination and delivery of statutory and regulatory financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, and Council policies. The role has a focus on asset accounting and provides expert financial advice, supports audit processes, and contributes to the integrity and continuous improvement of Council’s financial systems and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and coordinating Council’s annual financial statements, working papers and statutory returns.
Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, and provide timely, relevant information to internal and external stakeholders.
Support year-end and interim audit processes on both general financial and asset-specific matters.
Responsible for periodic liaison with key asset owners to review financial asset depreciation rates, remaining asset useful lives, annual disposals, completed projects and instances of impairment.
Maintenance and management of Council’s financial fixed asset register.
Review and improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls relating to both general and asset accounting functions.
Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

Degree Qualification in Accounting, Business or Finance or comparable experience.
Demonstrated substantial experience in an Accounting environment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement Legislation, Guidelines and Policies.
Demonstrated intermediate competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software, particularly excel (or equivalent).
What we offer

Permanent, full, 35 hours per week
Salary from $92,531 to $104,394 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
Training Courses + Professional Development
Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Jeannie Hayes, Financial Controller on (02) 6549 3846.
If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Applications close on 3 November 2026 at 11:59pm.
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