Tamworth Regional Council

Accountant

Accountant 

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Use your accounting expertise in a rewarding, community-focused role
• Utlise your book keeping skills in a high transaction environment
• Join a team where your commitment to technical compliance is valued, with the opportunity to utilise your expertise in high-level payroll tasks and contribute to meaningful financial reporting outcomes.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Tamworth Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their finance team and support the financial sustainability and compliance of council and our region.

This role is ideal for an Accountant with strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail. Sound experience with regards to account reconciliations between the general ledger and relevant subsystem would be viewed favourably. Previously accountants with extensive experience in public practice have successfully made the transition to Local Government.

The role requires someone with an enquiring mind who is able to:

• Facilitate best practice with regards to financial reporting, by ensuring reconciliations are undertaken regularly with detailed working papers to be utilised for internal and external audit processes
• Are able to undertake independent review of budget information at division level to facilitate regular communication with internal stakeholders on budget to actual comparisons
• Maintenance of the finance system to meet reporting requirements
• Facilitate continuous improvement of systems and procedures relating to financial functions
• Using a range of communication skills in the workplace including working effectively with others

If you are familiar with high volume transactions or have strong attention to detail and are keen to undertake a role with varied responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Degree in Accounting or similar
• 3-5 yrs in Local Government or public practice accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in high volume transactional accounting
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• NSW Drivers Licence

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sherrill Young, Finance Manager, on 0459 399 533.

Salary range: Grade 16 - $97,260.43 - $105,242.93 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. 

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Note - There will be a practical assessment at interview stage to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their bookkeeping knowledge.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 3 July 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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