The Shire of Cue is situated in Western Australia’s Murchison region, approximately 660kms north-east of Perth on the Great Northern Highway. It is a small town with a strong sense of history and community that supports gold and iron ore mining as well as pastoral and tourism industries.

As Accountant you will take corporate financial responsibility for the organisation. You will foster a customer service focus, a positive team culture, a basis for efficient planning and delivery of financial services to the organisation. You will assist with the development and leading the financial goals and objectives of the organisation as set out in plans, budgets, capital works programs and integrated and asset management plans. You will be accountable for the Council’s financial resources.

This is a hands-on role, responsible for the provision of accounting and finance services and overseeing the Shire’s financial management. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Assist the Deputy CEO in the sound financial management of the Shire;

Assist with the preparation and production of fortnightly payroll;

Assist with the preparation and production of creditors remittances;

Assist with Managing the Shire’s Rate Book including monthly and annual reconciliations;

Assist with the issuing of rate notices and attend to all issues and enquiries relating to property ownership;

Assist with Managing the Shire’s sundry debtors;

Assist with monthly financial reporting;

Assist with annual financial accounts;

Assist auditors as necessary;

Ensure the Councils compliance with FBT and GST legislation; and

Other General Ledger functions as directed by the Deputy CEO.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Highly developed knowledge of general Local Government practices and procedures, including governance, statutory compliance matters and community development;

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a relevant management discipline;

At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role;

Highly developed ability to lead, motivate, empower, support, evaluate and give direction to a multi-disciplined team;

Highly developed verbal communication, negotiation and advocacy skills;

Highly developed letter, report and submission writing skills;

Highly developed knowledge of contemporary human resources issues and practices;

Developed knowledge of information technology including computer systems and software operations;

Well-developed ability to read and interpret legislation, regulations, local laws, leases and contracts; and

Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence.

An attractive remuneration package including a negotiable cash component commensurate with qualifications and experience plus generous annual leave, up to 17% superannuation (conditional), and subsidised housing and utilities is available to the successful candidate.