Federal Finance Accountant (APS5) – 12m Contract with Growth Path

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

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.