Financial Accountant

About this role

ABOUT US Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment. Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways. ABOUT THE ROLE Position We are looking for an appropriately qualified and experienced professional to join our Financial Services team. The Financial Accountant supports the Director Corporate and Community and Manager Financial Services in the effective financial management of Council, providing leadership and oversight of the finance team to ensure the efficient delivery of accounting and financial services. The position is responsible for maintaining effective financial operations, ensuring compliance with relevant local government legislation and regulations, and delivering accurate financial reporting, controls, and advice to support Council's strategic and operational objectives. To be successful you will bring • Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe. • Tertiary qualifications at degree level in financial management or similar discipline. • Proven experience in the areas of annual financial statement preparation, cost accounting and reconciliations. • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounting standards. • Demonstrated well developed communication skills, both oral and written. • Proven well developed analytical and problem solving skills. • Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in the use of accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite, with a high level of competency using Excel. • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and coordination, including the ability to lead and manage performance to achieve work goals and legislative compliance. The rewards • An annual salary range of $116,000 to $133,700 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications. • A leaseback vehicle for work and private use in accordance with Council's Light Motor Vehicle Policy. • Support toward relocation expenses. • An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected. • An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being. • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. • Generous Award workplace conditions. Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package. Applications close 11.00pm Sunday 20 September 2026 Specific enquiries Linda Coulter | Manager Financial Services | 02 6686 1288 How to apply Please Note: Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. You must use your email address, and not one used previously by another person who has applied for a position with Council. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields. Have your Resume document ready to go. Fill out all questions below. Click "Next". You will then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click "Next". Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.