Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Bayside Council

Full-time position - 35 hours per week

Centrally located in Rockdale (close to public transport)

Supportive team with opportunity to grow

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our diverse community by delivering quality services and infrastructure by operating with transparency, integrity, delivered with exceptional service in the best interests of the Bayside community.

About the role

Bayside Council is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our City Performance team. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role assisting with the timely delivery of financial accounting services to meet Council’s business needs and statutory reporting requirements. You will be involved in month end processes, maintaining systems, financial statement preparation and supporting audit activities.

About you:

The successful candidate will be required to:

Assist with the preparation of Council’s annual financial statements and liaising with auditors.

Complete a range of month-end tasks and processes that include month-end close, journal preparation, and general ledger reconciliations to trial balance.

Asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation calculations and disposals.

Processes Council bond receipts, reviews bond refunds and reconcile bond register in line with established local government guidelines.

Coordinate the inventory subsidiary ledger and assist with stocktake processes.

Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant Australian accounting standards, legislation, council policies and prescribed corporate and external reporting frameworks.

Promote a collaborative and ethical culture.

Workin collaboration with and assist the team, manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, and Council’s strategic priorities.

We are looking for someone who

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Great communication and collaboration skills.

A bachelor’s degree with an Accounting major

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting role

Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting.

Experienced with financial systems and medium – large data sets.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a working environment centred on delivering great outcomes both internally and externally for our customers. Bayside Council is recognised for its strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of salary, our people enjoy:

Option to opt into a Rostered Day Off every fortnight

10 days sick leave each year

5 days My Leave allowing flexible personal leave each year

Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use MS Edge or Google Chrome when submitting your application. If you have any technical issues with your application, please contact support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Friday 7 August, 2026. Applicants maybe requested to participate in a one way video interview.

Salary Range: $102, 275 - $114, 548 pa + 12% super

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.