This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to contribute to a high-performing finance team within the public sector and support key statutory, taxation, and asset management functions.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation that plays a vital role in serving the local community. As a medium-sized entity, they are dedicated to maintaining transparency and excellence in all financial operations.

Description

• Deliver accurate and timely financial and statutory reporting in compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Prepare and review financial statements, journals, reconciliations, and monthly/year-end reports
• Support internal and external audit processes and implement recommendations to strengthen financial governance
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements including BAS, FBT, and TPAR reporting
• Contribute to asset management accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations
• Maintain data integrity across financial and asset systems and support strategic financial planning

Profile

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards membership
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, ideally with exposure to local government, public sector or complex NFP environment
• Strong understanding of asset management accounting and internal control principles
• Proficient in financial systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with 25% casual loading.
• Immediate start temporary opportunity providing valuable public sector experience.
• A chance to contribute to meaningful financial projects within the community.

If you're ready to bring your skills in accounting and finance to this Financial Accountant role, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Madeleine Carroll on +61 451 799 406.