Position Title: Graduate Accountant
Reference Number: 202411142/1218
Position Description: Graduate Accountant - November 2024.pdf (217.65 KB)
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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for numbers and an eye for detail?

We’re looking for a motivated Graduate Accountant to join our diverse team of Accountants. This is your chance to launch your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment, where your skills will be valued and your potential will be developed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing Bank reconciliations on daily basis, including liaising and problem solving with different stakeholders both internal and external.
  • Assisting with tax reporting including GST Business Activity Statements.
  • Providing accounting support to the Financial Services team.
  • Assisting in audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Who You Are:

  • A recent graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  • Eager to learn and grow in the accounting profession.

The Benefits

This is a permanent part time position working 50 hours per fortnight, with a current starting salary of $73,730 per annum (pro-rata) exclusive of superannuation, with the opportunity to progress through Councils banding levels.

 

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

  • Ongoing training and development 
  • Discount to Council owned facilities
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
Please visit the Warrnambool City Council website and click: Apply Now!

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 6 December 2024.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Wendy McGorm,  Coordinator Financial Services on 03 5559 4866 or wmcgorm@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/

 

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

For details on how to submit your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application