Team Leader Accounting

Position Number: POS1581

Location: Launceston, Tasmania

Employment status: Permanent, Full-time

Lead the Numbers. Shape the Organisation.

The City of Launceston is looking for an experienced accounting leader to take the reins of our Accounting team. This is a role where technical excellence meets genuine leadership, you will own the full suite of core accounting functions, from financial statements and taxation compliance to budgeting and asset accounting, while keeping a sharp eye on continuous improvement and the development of your team. If you thrive on complexity, take pride in clean numbers and know how to bring a team with you, this is a role worth looking at.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing Accounting Team
• Coordinating the preparation of annual financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards
• Managing month-end management and capital reporting for senior and executive leadership
• Overseeing taxation compliance including GST, FBT, payroll tax and land tax returns
• Leading budget preparation and maintaining accuracy of the budget model
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the asset register in line with the Asset Capitalisation Framework
• Supporting the annual preparation of the Long Term Financial Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and current membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Proven experience leading an accounting team, backed by substantial hands on experience in a professional accounting role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including experience with financial statements, statutory reporting and Australian Accounting Standards
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex financial issues and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
• Sound understanding of financial systems including integration, reporting and end-to-end processing
• Experience with taxation compliance including GST, FBT and payroll tax obligations

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Byron Fraser, Senior Leader Finance & Technology on (03) 6323 3153, or [email protected]

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications closing Sunday 28 June 2026