Assistant Financial Accountant
- Full Time, Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in finance to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Assistant Accountant with a passion for the community.
About the Role!
As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you'll be the go-to support for both the Financial Accountant and Senior Accountant, playing a hands-on role across the financial services team. Some of your key functions will include:
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit preparation.
- Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, including the review and approval of accounts payable and receivable invoices, and the analysis of cost centre reports.
- Maintain the integrity of the asset register/book ensuring timely and accurate recording and reporting of transactions, including additions, depreciation and disposals.
- Preparation of the Shire's Fringe Benefit Tax and Business Activity Statement returns.
- Support grant accounting and provide financial information to departments and project managers.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial operations.
About you!
You are degree-qualified (or near completion) in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, and you have a keen eye for detail with a genuine interest in local government finance. You're eager to learn, adaptable, and thrive when managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your collaborative spirit makes you a valued team player, and you communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and stakeholders. You take pride in your accuracy and reliability, and you're ready to contribute positively to our Shire as we build a stronger community together.
If you feel your skills and experience are meeting the expectations of this role, then you need to apply. For further information on the requirements of the position, please review the attached position description.
The Important Stuff!
A salary of up to $95,000 is on offer if you are successful. Working in a fabulous environment with a quiet rural outlook is not everything so there are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership.
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
- 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
- Two additional Local Government days off per year.
- The option of Purchased Leave.
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
About the Shire!
Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Where do I apply?
Submit your cover letter and resume online no later than midday, Friday 09 January 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
