Financial Accountant

• A key function within the Finance Department
• Exposure to various departments within TZV
• Full time, permanent role, located in Burwood East

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES. 

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria is deeply committed to the community it serves and is among the most dedicated and highly skills in its field.

About the Role

The Financial Accountant is a key role in the Finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Lead, the goal of the function is to provide accounting support to the program and project management team, taxation compliance and timely completion of TZV’s financial results ready for submission. 

The main purpose of the role is to provide support in delivering TZV’s accounting obligations in a timely manner, whilst complying with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Provide accounting support services for Program and Project Managers and other business units as required.
• Responsible for the processing of project accounting transactions and administration and integrity of project accounting financial data. Work in collaboration with the Asset Accountant to ensure the correct capitalisation of project costs.
• Responsible for the month and year end accrual journals, balance sheet accounts reconciliations, preparation and submission of the DTF SRIMS requirements.
• Assist the Manager, Financial and Project Accounting with the accurate and timely completion of the annual financial report, internal and external audits and financial system testing and implementation.
• Prepare the tax returns (including FBT and BAS) and ensure TZV’s tax compliance obligations are met. Provide support and advice on matters related to taxation compliance. 

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounting and/or finance in a medium to large and complex organisation, along with the following:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting and/or finance.
• Demonstrable ability and understanding of accounting concepts and accounting standards.
• An aptitude for problem solving in the context of accounting and financial compliance.
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office suite competency, particularly with regards to Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and GP WorkPlace or other similar financial and procure-to-pay systems.

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 15 June 2025.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.