SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Personnel Area: Organisational Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: $108,005 to $119,507 (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time (2 roles available)

Duration: up to 12 months (with possibility of further extensions)

Location: Brisbane CBD and Eagle Farm

About Us

Financial Management and Operations is part of the Support Services Branch. The team provides Council with accurate and timely financial information to support decision making, through budgeting, planning, and reporting, forecasting, and modelling to enable effective business performance management.

The range of services provided by Financial Management and Operations includes budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, reporting, asset accounting, receipting, debt management, revenue management of fees and charges, collections, systems and technology functions, and the onboarding of new credit customers for Council's commercial businesses.

About the Role

We are currently seeking two Senior Accountants to join our supportive and collaborative team. In this hands-on role, you will provide valued advice and essential financial services that support and enhance our customers’ operations. Senior Accountants work across multiple business units, delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information, reporting and budgeting to support informed decision-making and effective service delivery for the people of Brisbane.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a detail-oriented, relationship-driven professional who thrives on solving complex financial challenges. With a strong customer focus, a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in driving efficiencies and enhancing the impact of our services.

About You

To be successful you will have:

• proven ability to deliver financial, asset, and/or managerial accounting services effectively
• extensive experience in forecasting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels
• excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritise tasks efficiently
• collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, underpinned by a strong continuous improvement ethos and demonstrated experience in process automation to drive efficiency and innovation
• exceptional customer service and client relationship management skills, aligned with organisational values and supporting a One council approach.

Ideally, you will hold a qualification in accounting or a related business discipline, along with membership in a recognised professional accounting body. Experience with SAP is highly regarded.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please call David Ngo on 07 3178 8886 or email david.ngo@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: Thursday 26 June 2025 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.