Financial Accountant

Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $88,639 to $104,521 per annum + 12% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Up to 5% superannuation matching

• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

• Access to Fitness Passport

Join a future-focused team that values smart strategy, clear reporting, and well-run

assets, all while balancing commercial insight with genuine community outcomes. With

strong systems, flexible work conditions and a culture of trust and ownership, this is

where local government meets meaningful enterprise. Based in the heart of Walyalup

(Fremantle), Working at the City of Fremantle, you’ll benefit from flexible work options

and a strong focus on outcomes.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Financial Accountant to deliver

high-quality financial accounting, reporting and asset management services, ensuring

statutory compliance and supporting accurate, timely decision-making across the

organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and coordinating monthly financial reporting, including GL and balance

sheet reconciliations and assist with preparation of the Annual Financial

Statements”

• Managing full-cycle asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation,

disposals and revaluations

• Supporting audit, taxation and statutory compliance requirements through accurate

analysis and reporting

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or business, with CPA/CA (or working

towards) desirable

• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting and reporting, including

reconciliations and compliance

• Strong attention to detail, systems capability and the ability to work collaboratively

with stakeholders

• Local Government and TechOne experience desirable

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and

value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders,

and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to

apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to

fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the

contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would

like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Attachments to view position description and Application Instructions.

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover

letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover

letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate

for the advertised position.

The estimated closure date is the 15th of February at 5.00pm but we reserve the

right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact A/ Financial Accounting Team

Leader, Jaco Janse van Rensburg on email - [email protected].

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.