Assistant Accountant - Financial Reporting (12‑Month Temp)

ACT; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Reporting Team in Shared Services Finance. You will contribute to financial accounting and taxation services for ACT Government Directorates and Agencies, coordinating payment runs and salary overrides, and performing general ledger processing and reconciliations.

This temporary role starts in January 2027 for 12 months, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Sound technical skills and experience in financial accounting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payment runs and salary overrides.
• General ledger processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with BAS and FBT returns.
• Support monthly and annual financial reporting processes.

Job description

ACT Government is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Reporting Team in Shared Services Finance. You will contribute to financial accounting and taxation services for ACT Government Directorates and Agencies, coordinating payment runs and salary overrides, and performing general ledger processing and reconciliations.

This temporary role starts in January 2027 for 12 months, with potential extensions.