Assistant Accountant

Recruiter
State Government of WA
Location
Australia
Salary
Level 4, $81,452 - $85,797 pa, (pro rata) Public Sector CSA Agreement 2021
Posted
18 Nov 2022
Closes
02 Dec 2022
Ref
314826
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Assistant Accountant

Salary:

Level 4, $81,452 - $85,797 pa, (pro rata) Public Sector CSA Agreement 2021

Location:

Perth Metropolitan Area

Pillar/directorate:

Office of the Director General

Branch:

Agricultural Produce Commission

Tenure:

Fixed Term - Part Time

Position Number:

70220326

Closing Date:

2022-12-01 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:

- DPIRD Applicant Information kit.pdf
- jdf l4 assistant accountant 70220326.pdf

Assistant Accountant

Level 4 | Part Time 0.5 FTE, Fixed Term opportunity to 31 December 2023 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The opportunity

The Agricultural Produce Commission (APC) are seeking an Assistant Accountant. This flexible role supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by assisting in the provision of quality budgetary, financial performance and financial management advice. Planning of reports as part of the regular reporting cycle, assisting with annual financial statement preparation and ad hoc reporting as required.

Additionally, you will support the APC Producers' Committees in the provision of financial management advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF.

We're interested in hearing from people who have

Experience in accounting, including the application and knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and the use of Financial Management Information System. Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain productive working relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to the achievements of team goals to complete tasks within deadlines.

For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF.

Why APC?

At APC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

Get ready to apply. It's simple.

Click Apply if this is something that excites you! All we need is:
  • A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees
  • A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the essential Work Related Requirements (WRR) outlined in the attached JDF.
  • WRR 1 - Role specific : Experience in accounting, including the application and knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
  • WRR 2 - Role specific : Experience in using Financial Management Information System.

As this role provides support for multiple Producers' Committees, demonstration of experience providing accounting advice to businesses (for example, through private practice accounting) will be well regarded.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

Need further information?

We'd love to hear from you!

To have a confidential discussion, contact Catherine O'Keeffe , Chief Executive Officer, on (08) 9368 3127.

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant's expense.

Special Requirements for this position:
  • Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
  • The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position

This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. This also include Full and Part Time opportunities and Regional locations across the state. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.

The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems , as late and proforma applications will not be accepted . (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 1 December 2022 at 4:00 PM WST

Closing Date: 2022-12-01 4:00 PM

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