Financial Accountant | Local Government | North Queensland

Your new company 
Located in the North Queensland township of Ayr, this local council is recognised for its financial stability, strong team culture, and commitment to excellence. Set within a welcoming community and surrounded by a relaxed regional lifestyle, beautiful coastlines, and affordable living, this opportunity allows you to grow your career while enjoying genuine work–life balance. The organisation is well‑established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand its financial capabilities to support strategic initiatives across the region.
Your new role 
As the Financial Accountant, you will be part of a cohesive Finance Team of 19, which encompasses rates, procurement, and financial services. You will join the Financial Management sub‑team, working closely with two Accountants, a Graduate Accountant, and a Finance Officer. The team’s key priority is maintaining a high standard of financial excellence across the organisation, ensuring strong compliance, clear reporting, and continuous improvement in financial practices.
Your role will include:
- Supporting financial accounting, reporting, and compliance functions
- Assisting with the preparation of statutory reports and year‑end processes
- Providing high‑quality financial insights to support decision‑making
- Working with TechnologyOne (TechOne) to enhance process efficiency and system utilisation
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial services across the organisation
- Supporting the expansion of financial management capability, including emerging business partnering initiatives

This is a key role within a high‑performing and supportive finance environment, offering the opportunity to take on broader responsibilities as the organisation grows.

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful, you will bring:
- CA/CPA qualification (or progress toward) preferred
- Experience in local government or a similar regulated environment
- Strong technical accounting capability across financial reporting and compliance
- Exposure to TechOne (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative team
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.

Candidates with strong financial experience but without full qualifications will also be considered.

What you'll get in return 
In this role, you will enjoy the benefits of living and working in Ayr, a thriving agricultural region known for its strong sense of community, natural beauty, and relaxed lifestyle. Whether you are already local, considering relocation, or based south of Townsville and seeking a hybrid work arrangement, this position offers excellent flexibility. You will receive a competitive salary package aligned with your experience, along with the opportunity to join a stable, supportive, and well‑structured finance team.
The organisation provides genuine career development pathways, including involvement in expanding financial services and future business partnering initiatives. Additional advantages include flexible working options, the possibility of council‑provided housing for the right candidate, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a financially strong and forward‑thinking local government environment.

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***************@hays.com.au or call 07 40492***. 
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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