Expressions of Interest - Graduate Accountant

Employment Details
Date Added: 10-Nov-2025
Closing Date: 31-Dec-2025 04:00 PM
Position Description:  Download Position Description

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - GRADUATE ACCOUNTANT

FULL-TIME

(Location - Jurien Bay)

Are you a recent or soon-to-be Accounting graduate looking to kickstart your career in local government finance? The Shire of Dandaragan is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and community-minded individuals for upcoming entry-level opportunities within our Finance team. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in a supportive team environment while contributing to the financial operations of a progressive regional local government.

 

The Role

 As a graduate Finance Officer, you’ll be supported to develop your skills across a range of accounting functions, including:

 

  • Assisting with monthly bank reconciliations and financial reporting
  • Supporting the preparation of BAS and compliance documentation
  • Assist with maintaining subsidiary ledgers and general ledger control accounts
  • Contributing to asset register updates and capitalisation of works in progress
  • Assist with maintaining the Shire’s lease and loan portfolios, including billing calculations and repayments
  • Preparing journals and supporting end of month processes
  • Assisting with budget uploads and variance reporting
  • Supporting audit preparation and end-of-year financial processes
  • Liaising with internal teams on payroll, rates, creditors, and debtors
  • Assist with balancing subsidiary ledgers and general ledger control accounts
  • Assist with maintaining FBT records

 

What We’re Looking For

 

  • Completion or near completion of tertiary qualifications in Accounting
  • Strong communication skills – written, interpersonal, and verbal
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel
  • High attention to detail and a willingness to learn

 

How to apply

 To submit your expression of interest, each of the following must be submitted to Lauren Miles, Human Resources Coordinator, via email hr@dandaragan.wa.gov.au

 

  1. A cover letter – outlining how you meet the requirements of the position
  2. A copy of your academic transcript or summary of your academic results
  3. A current resume
  4. An application form - located in the Position Description

 

Brent Bailey

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and provide evidence of qualifications prior to commencing employment.

The Shire of Dandaragan reserves the right to close the ad prior to the advertised closing date on appointment.

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