About The Role

Financial Accountant

Reference Number: 11296

Closing Date: 11pm, 10 September 2026

Permanent Full-Time opportunity
Aligned to Council band 6, salary commencing as $100 577.59 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Hybrid working and RDO accrual available

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.

In this role, you will support Council's financial reporting, compliance and governance functions, including the preparation of annual financial statements, statutory returns, reconciliations, cash flow management and investment activities. You will also provide financial advice and support across the organisation while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive local government environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will

Hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline and be CA/CPA qualified (or working towards qualification), or possess equivalent experience;
Have experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance;
Demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation requirements and financial controls;
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Have experience using financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications; and
Be able to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Join a team that plays a key role in supporting sound financial management and delivering positive outcomes for the Moonee Valley community.

Next steps

For further information about the role, please contact Susannah White, Coordinator Financial Accountant, on 03 9243 1765. If you'd like to view the Position Description , learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/.