Accountant

You'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of financial functions, including:

Financial reporting and annual financial statements

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis and modelling

Taxation compliance including GST, FBT and TPAR

Treasury activities

Stakeholder engagement and financial advisory support

Process improvement and financial controls

As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced accountants while building the skills and knowledge needed for a successful long-term finance career.

We're looking for someone who is:

Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline

A recent graduate or has up to a couple years of accounting experience

Passionate about building a career in finance and accounting

Curious, proactive and eager to learn

Strong with numbers and attentive to detail

An effective communicator who enjoys working with people

Organised and able to manage competing priorities

Committed to delivering high-quality customer service and outcomes

Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations or stakeholder support will be highly regarded, but we welcome applicants looking to take the next step in their accounting career.

Working within our Financial Services team, you'll:

Provide financial advice and support to internal stakeholders

Assist with financial reporting and annual financial statements

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities

Support taxation compliance and treasury functions

Analyse financial information to inform business decisions

Build strong relationships across the organisation

Help drive continuous improvement and best-practice financial outcomes

Genuine career development opportunities

Exposure to a broad range of accounting disciplines

Mentoring and support from experienced finance leaders

A collaborative and high-performing team environment

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of Australia's fastest growing regions

Flexible and supportive workplace culture

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and want to work on meaningful projects that support the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and build your future with City of Moreton Bay.

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it . The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.

Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.

Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.

Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).

Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).

Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.

Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.

Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.

Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [email protected] .

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Your Future City. See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.