Management Accountant

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

We are seeking a Management Accountant to perform group, capital and corporate management accounting functions. The successful incumbent will provide support to Groups, Branches and Units. The role encompasses provision of accounting support to the Coordinator Financial Services and Senior Management Accountant for monthly reporting, annual budget and ongoing budget reviews within tight timeframes.

You will provide ongoing advice on budget allocation, review, costing and operational & maintenance allocations as well as prepare reports for & liaise with internal clients.

The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining knowledge of Council’s financial and subsidiary systems

Regular duties of the role will include:

• Submission of financial reports on activities as they impact on the Corporate Plan and Council’s financial reporting processes
• Ongoing ledger analysis & preparation of budget and actual journals
• Compilation & analysis of financial data for reports and/or returns
• Provision of accounting support to Group, Branch and Unit Management, the Coordinator Financial Services and Senior Management Accountants to facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing budget reviews.
  • Development and maintenance of processes to track the financial status of various projects. This includes the on-going review of existing processes and forward planning of branches’ future financial requirements.

About you

You are a tertiary qualified Accountant. Coupled with your degree is your experience in a related position producing finance reports in line with accounting standards.

You are well-versed in computer applications including integrated financial systems, databases and spreadsheets.

Complementing your systems and analytical skills, you are an outstanding communicator with interpersonal skills to communicate persuasively, engage in active-listening and consult with stakeholders at all levels.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Sharon Dunbar during business hours on 0424 325 229.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.