Accounting Officer

Employment type: Fixed term until June 2026
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $83,536.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based

About the role
Join our dynamic Finance Analyst Unit, a highly motivated team that thrives on the diversity of their work.
Our team manages Council’s Financial reporting processes, taxation and the budgeting and forecasting processes.

Gain exposure to the most up-to-date Accounting Standards and Taxation rules as you make valuable contributions to the financial reporting process and interact with a wide range of business units. 

What your day will look like

• Completion of financial reconciliations including all bank accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• All General ledger reconciliation  
• Prepare and process journals for areas of responsibilities.
• Reconciliation and completion of daily banking updates, agency updates and fortnightly payroll transfers ensuring that all data is transferred into the Proclaim and/or Finance One ledgers.
• Communicate effectively with other business areas as required
• Process dishonoured cheques and liaise with debtor in order to obtain replacement funds.
• Assist customers in providing information and advice including account queries.
• Provide daily figures of banking information for cash management per required format.
• Coordinate all journals from all modules to opened and posted in correct period.
• To provide over the phone help to cashiers. Finance’s reference point when users experience issues with Proclaim receipting and call for assistance.
• Cashiers training.
• Organising and managing user (Cashiers) group meetings.
• Continuous improvement in cashiering practices, including the communication of improvements found to all cashiering points to ensure a consistent approach across Council.
• Key role System User Acceptance Testing.
• To provide support for other team members as required in all areas of Transactional Services

What you will bring

• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, Acts, and accounting standards relevant to the role.
• Strong skills in reconciling financial transactions.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures, with experience in General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cashiering, Debt Collections, and Auditing.
• Proficiency in using computerized financial systems, Microsoft Office, and large database systems.
• A tertiary qualification in Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent experience).
• A commitment to pursuing membership with the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and Council
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and training content to ensure consistent cashiering practices aligned with acceptable accounting principles.
• A positive, curious and flexible mind

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Kayum Ahmed, Team Leader Transactional Services on 03 8742 8464

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.