Graduate Accountant

Job Description

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

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Graduate Accountant

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Morwell | Full Time

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Ongoing | Band 5A: $42.12

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Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as part of our approach to collaboration and team connection

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We're looking for a Graduate Accountant to join our Financial Performance team. In this role, you'll gain hands‐on experience across a broad range of accounting functions while supporting the financial sustainability and success of Latrobe City Council. This is a great opportunity to kick‐start your accounting career in a supportive environment where you'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, strengthen your technical skills and gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grants administration, asset accounting and corporate financial systems.

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Why Join Us at Council?

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When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

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• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
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• A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
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• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
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• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
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• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
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What You'll Be Doing

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• Supporting financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities across Council
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• Assisting with the maintenance of financial ledgers, journals and charts of accounts
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• Helping administer and improve Council's financial systems while supporting users across the organisation
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• Maintaining grant registers and assisting with grant claims, reporting and acquittals
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• Supporting asset accounting processes, including asset register maintenance and stocktakes
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• Working collaboratively across the Accounting Services team to deliver quality financial outcomes
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About You

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You are a motivated and detail‐oriented accounting graduate or emerging accounting professional who is eager to learn and develop your career. You enjoy working with numbers, systems and people, and take pride in producing accurate, high‐quality work.

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You bring a sound understanding of accounting principles, strong technology skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. You enjoy working collaboratively, can manage competing priorities and are keen to contribute to meaningful work that supports the local community.

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Key Criteria

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• A tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline (eligibility for CA/CPA program entry is highly regarded) or working towards a tertiary degree and have relevant accounting experience.
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• Demonstrated knowledge of key accounting concepts and principles and an ability to interpret financial data accurately.
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• Demonstrated ability to plan work, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet strict organisational deadlines.
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• Strong technical aptitude, including intermediate‐to‐advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the capacity to handle system administration for corporate financial software
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We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

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Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

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Contact Warrick Primrose - Coordinator Accounting Services on 03 5128 6159. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

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Belonging at Latrobe City Council

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At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Programme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.