Graduate Accountant

1 x Temporary Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days (2-year contract) Liverpool is one of Sydney’s progressive urban and regional centres with a population of 200,000 set to reach 330,000 over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of South Western Sydney with affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail, road and a future airport and solid jobs growth. The Graduate Accountant position is a new role in Councils Financial Services. This unique opportunity will offer the right candidate a foundation to build a career path in the local government industry. ABOUT THE ROLE. Primarily, the Graduate Accountant will work closely with qualified and experienced Accountants in operations, financial reporting, and taxation functional areas. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LCC

• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success,
• Flexible work arrangements – including flexi time and the ability to work some days from home.
• Competitive salary.
• Subsidised parking and is also close to Liverpool station.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Health and Wellbeing leave and Employee Assistance Program.

ABOUT YOU. To be successful in this position you will have:

• Successfully completed an under-graduate degree qualification in accounting or equivalent.
• Understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and statutory financial reporting
• Well-developed communications and inter-personal skills
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills

For further information about the position please contact Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer on 8711 7496. How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application. To view the position description please click here.Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process. It is a condition of employment at Liverpool City Council, that you must be COVID-19 vaccinated.