Cadet Accountant

Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions. 

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Cadet Accountant will work with various departments of Council to assist in the effective financial management of the organisation by supporting the provision of timely, accurate financial advice to ensure the efficient delivery of works and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build strong partnering relationships with key stakeholders in Business Units.
• Support department annual and long-term budget development, monthly finance report review, and contribute to quarterly and annual budget reviews
• Investigate transactions and prepare journal requests
• Assist in month end and financial year end accounting processes and participate in the production of the financial reports
• Develop an understanding of maintaining cashflow through the investment of Council funds
• Assist in the accounting processes for Grant funding
• Assist in the capitalisation of assets
• Assist in the preparation and lodgement of Council’s statutory taxation and financial reporting obligations
• Collect, analyse and report data for business analysis
• Participate in team workshops to explore business improvement opportunities
• Ensure financial transactions are in accordance with accounting standards, policies, procedures, codes of practice
• Develop reports to assist in operational analysis

This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 2-year cadetship) working 35 hours per week. To be considered for this role you will need to be currently enrolled in a Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business, in your penultimate or final year.

Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $1142.50 - $1194.60 per week plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact People and Culture on (02) 6578 7290.  

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025.