About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting and statutory reporting services and supporting strong financial decision-making across the organisation.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you will contribute to Council’s financial reporting and statutory reporting processes, while also supporting the development of financial capability across the business. The role provides expert advice and insights to senior stakeholders and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting and processes.

Leading a small team, you will also play an important role in providing guidance to the Financial Accounting Team, while working closely with teams across the organisation to ensure strong financial governance and performance.

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a complex environment and partnering with stakeholders, while utilising your sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, accounting principles and Australian tax legislation.

This is a full-time temporary role available until to 30 September 2027, based at the Knox Civic Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Significant experience applying Australian Accounting Standards in a complex organisation

• A sound knowledge of Australian tax legislation, particularly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST)

• Experience in the preparation of annual financial statements

• Demonstrated financial accounting experience including general ledger reconciliations and month end journals with excellent analytical and problem solving skills in a complex organisation is essential

• Demonstrated experience in leading a financial accounting function, including oversight of financial governance

• The ability to support and guide others

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

• Experience working in a complex organisational environment with competing priorities

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and written skills with experience in developing position papers, policies and procedures

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and maintaining complex spreadsheets, including the use of intermediate Excel skills

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline and have completed CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants qualification

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role 

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5.00pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact James Morris, Coordinator Finance Operations, at james.morris@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8149. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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