Management Accountant
Drive impactful financial insights and smarter decisions as a Management Accountant in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
Key Points:
- Maximum term, full-time 9-month opportunity | 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development (CPA/CA support)
- Meaningful role with exposure to strategic financial decision-making
Salary from: Stream A Level 4 ($85k) + superannuation
A 5% increase to the salary range will apply from 1 July 2026 in accordance with Councils Certified Agreement)
Location: Logan Central, QLD, 4114
We have an exciting opportunity for a maximum term, full time Management Accountant to join the Finance Branch within the Council. Note: This is a 9-month maximum term position.
The Management Accountant supports budgeting, financial reporting, and costing to help meet organisational needs, ensuring accurate data and compliance with standards. The role provides clear financial insights, supports stakeholders, and improves systems and processes, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and our financial systems.
Position responsibilities include:
- Support budgeting with analysis, reports, and data tools
- Review budget changes and financial impacts
- Prepare and distribute financial reports to stakeholders
- Help teams understand results and ensure data accuracy
- Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and controls
- Respond to accounting queries and provide training
- Improve and maintain financial systems and processes
- Follow and promote health, safety, and wellbeing practices
- Perform additional duties within skills and capability
Key indicators for success:
- Relevant business/accounting qualification or practical experience (CPA/CA desirable)
- Experience explaining technical costing and accounting concepts
- Ability to develop solutions and provide financial recommendations
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills
- Clear communication skills, able to simplify complex information
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, especially Excel and financial systems
Why choose Logan City Council?
We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.
In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:
- Salary from:
- Level 4 starts at $85,075 + superannuation.
- Accrue Additional Leave – Use your annual leave for when you want a break throughout the year with additional Christmas leave provided.
- Work-Life Balance – Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
- Flexible Work – We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Health & Wellness – Access to our Logan Leisure Centres discounted membership and Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
- Salary Packaging – Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
- Professional Growth – Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
- Engage – Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.
Who we are and the community we serve
The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart.
Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan.
Interested?
Please press the “Apply” button and follow the prompts by closing date of Sunday 5 July 2026.
For more information, email Katharine Bremner via [email protected]
Important Note:
- All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format & submitted online.
- Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
- Applications will be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration.
- If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]
- Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
- Please click the link for more information about Logan City Council’s Application process – Logan City Council