Associate Accountant

NSW Treasury

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 84,659 - 92,701

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A government agency in Sydney seeks an entry-level Associate Accountant to support financial management teams and gain valuable experience while working towards CPA or CA accreditation. This position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. Applications close on 18 September 2025.

Qualifications

Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting).
Near to completing entry requirements for CPA or CA.
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

Support in the delivery of Total State Sector Accounts and key reporting.
Provide excellent internal Treasury customer service.
Assist in preparing work papers for Treasury Audit and Risk Committee.

Skills

Accounting skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Accounting or related

Job description

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Remuneration: $84,659.00 - $92,701.00; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working options available
Applications Close: Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 9:59am

Overview

Kickstart your career with the NSW Treasury

Our Career Launch Program within the Financial Management and Services (FMS) Team provides an entry-level opportunity for recent graduates (or those nearing graduation) wishing to launch their accounting and financial management careers with NSW Treasury. Read more about your future Group and Division.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will gain highly valued accounting and financial management experience while working towards your professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA.

What this Program offers

Challenging, meaningful work with rotations across FMS
Dedicated training and development opportunities
Fee reimbursements and study leave to help you gain professional accounting accreditation such as CPA or CA
Continuous support and opportunities to help advance your career with Treasury

NSW Treasury is also a Recognised Employer Program (REP) Partner with CPA Australia. Read about the benefits of working for a REP Partner.

This is a valuable opportunity to launch your accounting and financial management career in a key central government agency that is invested in you.

Your day as an Associate Accountant

The Associate Accountant position will involve rotations across Financial Stewardship and Public Reporting teams, the Treasury Finance and Services team and the Risk, Compliance and Audit team and will support FMS to meet all deliverables of the broader team.

The role will provide support in the delivery of the Total State Sector Accounts and key reporting aggregates included in NSW Budget, Half Year Review and Monthly Reporting. The role will also support the Treasury Finance team in providing excellent internal Treasury customer service, maintaining accurate processing of transactional finance services including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, in accordance with relevant policies, procedures manual and legislation.

This role will also assist in the delivery of ad hoc projects in the Accounting Policy and Advice and Financial Management, Legislation, Policy and Advice teams and assist in preparing work papers for the Treasury Audit and Risk Committee.

Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

Qualifications

Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business or Law) or be due to complete it by February 2026
Completed or be near to completing the entry requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or the Institute of Public Accountants program
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency of Australia

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Benefits and professional development

Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance
Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health
Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Application process

An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role
Complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process
Partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

Who can apply

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as a:

Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr brie.spurr@treasury.nsw.gov.au.

Close of applications: 9:59am 18/09/2025

A concurrent search is also underway.

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