Accountant

Are you looking for an opportunity to:

• Apply a wide range of skills and work in a role that offers variety?
• Contribute to a high performing team?
• Work in a flexible environment with generous leave conditions?
• Have support for training and professional development?

Lachlan Shire is located at the Heart of NSW, on the iconic Lachlan River. The welcoming community and recreational pursuits offered by the Shire provide a relaxed rural lifestyle that captures the essence of life in the bush. Our employees enjoy a supportive work environment with assistance for further training and development, a 9 Day fortnight and access to workplace flexibility to meet personal and professional needs.

This permanent full-time opportunity is for an Accountant.  It is one of two key accounting positions within the Corporate and Community Services team. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the Directorate to ensure Council manages its finances, projects and assets effectively, and to ensure that all statutory requirements are met within legislative time frames. This position is varied and predominantly focuses on budgeting, asset and project accounting. It requires analyses of financial information, liaising with Council staff regarding their budgets, variance investigation, preparation of the Quarterly Budget Reviews, preparation of the Annual Operational and Capital Budgets, assets and project accounting. The position also undertakes a range of accounting and administrative functions including maintenance of Council’s assets & work orders, completing of various financial grant acquittals and assisting with statutory returns.To be successful you will need a degree in accounting, or substantial progress toward accounting qualifications, or equivalent relevant industry experience. You also need demonstrated experience in the preparation of operational and capital budgets and long-term financial plans. Experience in asset accounting, revenue modelling and forecasting are also required. Well-developed time management skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are necessary to be effective in this role. You must also hold a Class C Driver Licence.  Previous experience in Local government would be highly regarded. Council is committed to the delivery of high quality customer service and values that support and enhance our community. You must work well in a team environment and have a focus on delivery of services to support Council's goals.