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Assistant Accountant
Job No: BC1292
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown City Council is the second largest Council in NSW and a leader in the growth and development of the Western Sydney region. With a population of over 360,000 and a total of 48 residential suburbs, working in Blacktown City provides a wide portfolio of professional opportunities.
At Blacktown City Council we are proud to be supporters of a wide, diverse community and strive towards building the best council in Australia, achieving this through initiatives such as becoming a White Ribbon accredited Council.
About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced accounting professional who is eager to add value to a well developed team. You would be responsible for providing multi-skilled support to the Accounts and Finance teams with work assignments including superannuation, BAS, accounts payable/receivable, rates reconciliation and various other reconciliations.
Our finance team is committed to individual development, and are eager to develop the right candidate.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in a finance related discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience
- Current class C driver's licence.
Desirable:
- Local Government experience
- Experience using Technology One software systems
- Experience in debt recovery
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Availability to work flexible working hours.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- A competitive salary range of $1,327.50 - $1,486.80 (Grade 10) per week based on skills, qualifications and experience
- 35 hour working week
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements, 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random tests, tests where there may be reasonable suspicion and / or post reportable incident testing for Council workers.
Best of luck.
Closing Date: 26 July 2019
Contact Officer: Steven Harris on 9839 6460
INTERNAL REF: BCC666
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