Coordinator Accounting

Job No: MRSC7004
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time
$104,190 - $116,567 p.a plus Super and Monthly RDO 
Position No: 7004

About the role

This position plays a key role in delivering accounting services, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting Council operations through accurate financial reporting and analysis. The role involves preparing statutory financial statements, overseeing audits, managing budgets, and providing financial advice to managers and staff.

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented financial professional with a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and budget management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial analysis, compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, and the ability to oversee audits and asset accounting. They should be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex financial data into clear insights for managers and staff. Strong leadership and management abilities are essential, as this role involves overseeing financial processes, guiding a team, and driving continuous improvement. 

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Purchased additional leave
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Opportunities for training and career development 
  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities 
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations

Position Description

For further information contact Travis Harling, Manager Finance and Reporting on tharling@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 0428 917 758.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 28 April 2025.

Closing Date: 18 April 2025 at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.