APS6 Financial Accountant

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment seeks APS6 Financial Accountants for a large federal government department in Canberra. The roles include permanent transfers for APS staff or 12-month non-ongoing contracts with potential for extension or permanency.

Ideal candidates have a solid accounting foundation, advanced Excel skills, and a security clearance. Experience in financial reporting or asset accounting is desirable, with hybrid work arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in financial accounting principles.
• CA or CPA qualification desirable or in progress.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and resolve accounting issues in a government environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Support external financial reporting including journals, reconciliations, balance sheets, and financial statement analysis.
• Provide technical financial advice and ensure compliance with financial management frameworks, governance, and risk management.
• Analyse financial data to improve reporting accuracy and support informed decision making.
• Build relationships with auditors, business units, procurement, and systems specialists to ensure timely reporting outcomes.

Skills

Security clearance

CA/CPA desirable

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join a large federal government department that offers a high-performing environment and ample opportunities for career development and internal progression.

The Opportunity

We are seeking multiple APS6 Financial Accountants to join a high-profile department.

These positions are available as S26 permanent transfers for existing APS employees, or as 12-month non-ongoing contracts for external candidates.

Given these are ongoing vacancies, there is a strong possibility of extension or conversion to permanency following the initial 12-month period.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with a solid foundation in financial accounting principles and a valid security clearance.

Experience in financial reporting or asset accounting is highly desirable.

The department fosters a culture of growth, offering opportunities for higher duties and acting roles for motivated individuals.

Hybrid working arrangements (including two days working from home per week) and flexible working hours are available.

The Role

As an APS6 Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the department’s external financial reporting functions, including journal preparation, reconciliations, balance sheet management, investigation of reconciling items, and financial statement analysis
• Providing technical financial advice and ensuring compliance with financial management frameworks, governance requirements, and risk management obligations
• Analysing financial data to identify issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support informed decision making
• Building effective relationships with auditors, business units, procurement teams, and systems specialists to ensure the timely delivery of financial reporting outcomes

The Ideal Person

You are a technically proficient accountant with relevant tertiary qualifications. CA or CPA qualification, or currently working towards one, would be highly desirable.

You have a proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage large volumes of financial data.

Most importantly, you can use your influencing skills to resolve accounting issues effectively, particularly within a Federal Government environment.

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability are essential.

You will likely come from one of the following backgrounds:

• Experience within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm, specialising in financial accounting or external audit
• Experience as a Financial Accountant, or in a more senior financial accounting role, within a large and complex organisation
• An existing APS6 Financial Accountant seeking a new challenge through an S26 transfer

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen with an existing Baseline or higher security clearance.

Salary / Rate

• $100k – $111k + 15.4% Super