Financial Accountant

 "Shape the future of the local community with your financial expertise - no two days are the same!"Join our Finance team as a Financial Accountant and help us transform financial data into decisions that shape the community’s future.This is a permanent full-time position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.This role ensures accurate and transparent financial reporting, along with the effective management of Council’s funding and borrowings, to minimise costs and maintain strong, responsible financial performance that delivers lasting value to the community.Key responsibilities of the position include:Assist with the preparation of financial statements, supporting documents, grants commission returns, and council reports, as well as coordinating audit responses and internal controls development.Provide technical advice on accounting standards, legislative requirements, and their impact on financial reporting, including the preparation of specialist advice for management.Manage the grants register, monthly BAS preparation, annual FBT return, TPAR submissions, and ABS survey responses.Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial records.Administer the Corporate Purchase Card program, assist with rate modelling, revenue analysis, and chart of accounts maintenance, and support system upgrades and testing.The successful applicant will have:Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce or equivalent.Studying towards (or willing to complete) a post-graduate professional qualification (e.g. CA/CPA).Experience in preparing general purpose financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards.Ability to research, interpret, and apply legislation, with strong technical understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and relevant regulations.Experience in developing technical advice for senior management and solving complex problems through analysis and critical thinking.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment, with effective time management and the flexibility to handle changing priorities.Experience using Microsoft Office software (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to support daily tasks and operations.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary of $94,525 (plus Super).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrew Doyle, Corporate Accounting Leader on 0459 359 882 or andrew.doyle@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the 'Apply' button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 16 November 2025.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Financial Accountant

 "Shape the future of the local community with your financial expertise - no two days are the same!"

Join our Finance team as a Financial Accountant and help us transform financial data into decisions that shape the community’s future.

This is a permanent full-time position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

This role ensures accurate and transparent financial reporting, along with the effective management of Council’s funding and borrowings, to minimise costs and maintain strong, responsible financial performance that delivers lasting value to the community.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements, supporting documents, grants commission returns, and council reports, as well as coordinating audit responses and internal controls development.
  • Provide technical advice on accounting standards, legislative requirements, and their impact on financial reporting, including the preparation of specialist advice for management.
  • Manage the grants register, monthly BAS preparation, annual FBT return, TPAR submissions, and ABS survey responses.
  • Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial records.
  • Administer the Corporate Purchase Card program, assist with rate modelling, revenue analysis, and chart of accounts maintenance, and support system upgrades and testing.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce or equivalent.
  • Studying towards (or willing to complete) a post-graduate professional qualification (e.g. CA/CPA).
  • Experience in preparing general purpose financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
  • Ability to research, interpret, and apply legislation, with strong technical understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and relevant regulations.
  • Experience in developing technical advice for senior management and solving complex problems through analysis and critical thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment, with effective time management and the flexibility to handle changing priorities.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to support daily tasks and operations.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary of $94,525 (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Andrew Doyle, Corporate Accounting Leader on 0459 359 882 or andrew.doyle@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the 'Apply' button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 16 November 2025.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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