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.
- 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.
- Work in 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
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
- Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply Now
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Deadline: Wednesday 10 December, 2025
Salary Range: $98,342 - $110,143 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.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
