APS5 Financial Accountant

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment is assisting a major federal government department in Canberra to recruit an experienced accountant for a 12-month non-ongoing contract with potential for permanency. The role offers a solid entry point into the Public Service and opportunities for acting APS6 placements for high performers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting/auditing skills, attention to detail and the ability to liaise with the ANAO.

Qualifications

• Experience as an accountant or auditor.
• Experience in accounting or auditing, ideally in a Big 4 or large firm.
• Australian Citizenship with Baseline security clearance or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing journals, including monthly upload journals from different finance systems.
• Support the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and annual financial statements.
• Involve in month-end and year-end ledger close functions for the departmental or administered ledger.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements for reporting to the Department of Finance and Departmental Executive.
• Liaise with the Australian National Audit Office on audit requests and coordination of financial statements audit activity.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Public sector experience

Job description

Our client is a large federal government department that plays a critical role in addressing a range of high-profile issues across Australian policy areas.

The Opportunity

This is your opportunity to join a supportive finance team characterised by a positive working culture. Initially, the role is offered as a 12-month non-ongoing contract, with a possibility of becoming permanent.

It serves as a good entry point for individuals seeking growth opportunities within the federal government. High performers will be eligible for consideration for acting APS6 positions.

Additionally, this role presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accountant from outside the Public Service to transition their careers and gain valuable insights and career growth opportunities within the government.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing journals, including monthly upload journals from different finance systems
• Support the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and annual financial statements
• Involve in month-end and year-end ledger close functions for the departmental or administered ledger
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements for reporting to the Department of Finance and Departmental Executive
• Liaise with the Australian National Audit Office on audit requests and coordination of financial statements audit activity

The Ideal Person

You are an experienced accountant or auditor. You are recognised for your strong technical skills, as well as your high level of attention to detail and analytical abilities.

You will likely have working experience in accounting or auditing, ideally in a Big 4 firm or other consulting and accounting firm, a large commercial or non-for-profit organisation, or within the government sector.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens with existing security clearance (Baseline or above) to be considered for this opportunity.

Salary / Rate

• $89k – $95k + 15.4% Super
• 12 months non-ongoing contract with a view to permanent

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