EL1 Financial Accountant — Government, Hybrid Work

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment is assisting a Canberra-based agency to fill an EL1 Financial Accountant role. You will own the financial statements, act as the primary liaison with auditors, and contribute to statutory reporting in a federal government context.

You will manage month-end close, asset accounting, and compliance reporting while liaising with ANAO and internal audit. Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA and have government-sector experience, with 2 days per week from home in Canberra.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Working understanding of accounting standards and their practical application to financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and monthly financial statements.
• Manage month-end process including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Implement updated accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial statements

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Audit liaison

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment is assisting a Canberra-based agency to fill an EL1 Financial Accountant role. You will own the financial statements, act as the primary liaison with auditors, and contribute to statutory reporting in a federal government context.

You will manage month-end close, asset accounting, and compliance reporting while liaising with ANAO and internal audit. Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA and have government-sector experience, with 2 days per week from home in Canberra.