Financial Accountant

Division/Section: Business Services - Commercial & Financial Services

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time until 30 June 2027 (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO6 - $102,639 - $109,563 per annum + super

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 13 August 2026

 About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial accounting services, technical advice, compliance reporting, and financial analysis that supports informed decision-making across Council.

Reporting to the Team Leader Asset Accounting and Insurance, you will contribute to the preparation of Council's financial statements, maintain the integrity of financial data and systems, provide expert accounting advice, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Australian Accounting Standards. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, you will identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls while helping drive innovation, efficiency, and service excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to further develop their technical accounting expertise within a large and complex organisation.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or equivalent qualification.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a financial accounting role within a medium to large organisation.
• CA or CPA membership, or progress towards obtaining this qualification, highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and analysing financial data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large financial management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide financial advice to a range of internal customers.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to contribute positively within a high-performing team.
• A commitment to workplace safety, customer service excellence, and Council's values.
• A current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:     Kat

Contact Email:      ***@townsville.qld.gov.au

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description. 

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.