APS6 Financial Accountant

HorizonOne Recruitment
Canberra, ACT
A$95,000-$105,000 p/a + Super
Accounting → Financial Accounting & Reporting
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


Our client is a large Federal Government Department that has responsibility for the safety and security of Australia and its citizens.

They are a stable, well-funded organisation with a huge variety of complex projects.

The Opportunity

This opportunity is being offered as a 12-month non-ongoing contract with strong potential to extend or become permanent.

You will be working under managers who has had extensive experience in Federal government and provide strong mentorship and career development opportunities for their team.

The team has good processes in place but there is also an opportunity to look at how processes can be improved to make the role your own.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
  • Preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statements
  • Maintenance the fixed assets register and general ledger, including preparation of reconciliations
  • Cash flow management including daily updates and forecasting
  • Contributing to Audit and Risk Committee reporting including maintaining financial controls and positive liaison with external audit
  • Developing technical accounting papers using discretion and initiative to interpret policy and applying the Australian Accounting Standards to the Agency’s transactions and balances
  • Performing research and analysis in the preparation of journals

The Ideal Person

This role will suit a strong accounting technician who has consulted to / worked in federal government. You will be a natural problem solver with ability to research and apply solutions to accounting treatment issues.

Experience and skills required for the role include:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Accounting)
  • CA/CPA qualified or progressing towards
  • Knowledge of PGPA Act and Rules
  • You must be an Australian Citizen with an existing AGVSA baseline security clearance

The organisation are looking for a like-minded person who is flexible, willing to assist their colleagues and able to enhance the culture.

Salary / Rate

  • $95k - $105k + Super

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kristelle Gadd on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20785

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.


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Canberra, ACT, Australia

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