Graduate Accountant

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving near 250,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,600, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they're how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career finance professional to launch their career with one of Western Australia's largest local governments. Through the City's Graduate Program, you'll participate in structured rotations across key financial functions, gaining broad exposure to budgeting, financial planning, business partnering, reporting and strategic decision-making. Unlike the traditional pathways, you'll work directly within a large and complex organisation, seeing the real impact of your work on services, projects and outcomes that benefit our community. With dedicated mentoring, professional development opportunities and support towards your CA ANZ or CPA qualification, you'll build practical commercial and financial expertise while establishing a rewarding long-term career in local government.

What You'll Be Doing

Position Description

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a motivated and curious graduate who is eager to learn and build a successful career in accounting and finance.

To be successful, you will have

Experience using accounting software and a commitment to undertaking CA ANZ or CPA studies will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Financial and Management Accounting; Asset Accounting; Rates and Debtor Management; Procurement; Internal Audit and Risk; Budgeting, forecasting and reporting; Financial analysis and data insights; Month-end and year-end accounting processes; As a Graduate Accountant, you will:; Support day-to-day accounting activities including reconciliations, journals, accounts payable and receivable processing; Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities; Analyse financial data and identify trends and anomalies using modern reporting tools and AI-enabled technologies; Contribute to asset accounting, procurement, audit and risk management initiatives; Build strong relationships across the organisation while providing professional support to internal stakeholders; Participate in ongoing learning, mentoring, study and professional development opportunities

Requirements

A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail; Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel; A collaborative approach with a customer-focused mindset; A willingness to learn and develop professionally