Financial Accounting Team Leader
Financial Accounting Team Leader
Salary:
65 - 70
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
VIC - Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
4036833
Contact Name:
Amanda Li
Contact Email:
amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
13-May-2026
Financial Accounting Team Leader
Temporary | 6-month contract | ASAP Start
Local Council, South East Melbourne
38 hours per week | Hybrid work arrangement
$65-$70 per hour + superannuation
We are looking for an experienced Financial Accounting Team Leader to join our client, a well-established local council in Melbourne’s south east. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll guide a capable finance team through a key reporting period, driving statutory compliance and financial operations across a large public sector organisation. A great opportunity to step up and make a real impact.
What you'll be doing
What we're looking for
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
03 8535 3111
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-amanda-li
Temporary | 6-month contract | ASAP Start
Local Council, South East Melbourne
38 hours per week | Hybrid work arrangement
$65-$70 per hour + superannuation
We are looking for an experienced Financial Accounting Team Leader to join our client, a well-established local council in Melbourne’s south east. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll guide a capable finance team through a key reporting period, driving statutory compliance and financial operations across a large public sector organisation. A great opportunity to step up and make a real impact.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the Financial Accounting function, including supervision of Financial Accountants, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
- Drive end-of-year activities, including preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the council’s annual report, audit liaison and implementation of audit recommendations
- Coordinate statutory returns including FBT, GST and Grants Commission, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government legislation
- Manage the council’s short and long-term cash flow, investment portfolio and banking systems to ensure liquidity and maximise returns
- Review and authorise journals, oversee month-end processes and maintain general ledger integrity, internal controls and systems improvements
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in local government, healthcare, education, NFP, or state/federal government
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting leadership role
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CA qualification
- Advanced MS Excel skills
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
03 8535 3111
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-amanda-li
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