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Lismore City Council:Management Accountant

Lismore City Council:Management Accountant

Lismore City Council Goonellabah

Listed: 8 Oct 2025

Lismore City Council is leading a powerful transformation; and Finance is at the forefront.


We are building a future-focused, high performing finance function that doesn’t just support the organisation but drives it forward.


The Management Accountant plays a pivotal role in supporting sustainable, evidence-based decision-making across Lismore City Council.


By providing expert financial advice, analysis, and insights, you will act as a trusted Business Partner.


You will collaborate with departments to deliver real-time support that informs operational decisions and contributes to the financial health of Council. 


This is your chance to make an impact, drive financial excellence, and grow your career in a supportive and innovative council environment,

working in a dynamic, multi-skilled team where flexibility, collaboration, and innovation are valued every day.


Join us and help lead the change!


What We can offer you:

  • Flexible work/life balance 
  • Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Long service leave available after 5 years continuous service 


What we trust you to deliver:

  • Provide financial insights and monthly reports to drive decision-making 
  • Contribute to budget management, forecasting and risk identification 
  • Deliver clear, concise, and impactful financial advice to internal stakeholders 
  • Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate and timely project and financial reporting
  • Help foster a customer-focused, high-performing team culture
  • Drive innovation by improving systems and processes  


What you will need to be successful:

  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or business 
  • Full membership of a recognised professional institute or nearing completion (CA, CPA, IPA or equivalent)
  • Advanced financial systems literacy including Microsoft Excel 
  • Extensive experience in financial and/or management accounting
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines  


Full position description: Click here 


Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight. 


Salary: Salary range from $89,267 to $102,657 per annum, plus superannuation.


Closing date: Applications will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates has been identified.


Applications will be reviewed as received.

To apply for this position, push the website button above.


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