Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 48 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest Council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the Western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 550,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing Councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

About the Opportunity

Our Finance team is looking for a management accountant to help support and guide the decision making within Blacktown City Council's 40+ operational areas. You will assist line managers in understanding their financial budgets, projects and any significant variances whilst offering insight based upon true business partnering methodology. 

Blacktown City Council firmly believes in the work/life balance and this role includes flextime and discounted gym membership is available. Reporting to the newly appointed Senior Management Accountant, the successful candidate has the opportunity to have a real positive impact to financial reporting within Council.

 
Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A degree in an appropriate field
• Solid relevant work experience
• Current class C driver's licence. 

Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A salary range of $1,582.90 - $1,772.80 (Grade 14) per week will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week
• Ability 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.

Position Description 

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1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
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Closing Date:              6 March 2020

Contact Officer:          Steven Harris on 9839 6460

INTERNAL REF:          BCC700