Financial Accountant

Charterhouse; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial services provider in New South Wales is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a 6-month hybrid role. Key responsibilities include managing financial control activities, overseeing month-end close processes, and providing detailed financial insights. The ideal candidate will be CA/CPA qualified and possess strong financial accounting skills, ideally within a large organization. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting background, ideally within a large or government organisation.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial control activities for month-end and year-end close.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the department’s expense/revenue portfolio.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, project finance, and business partnering activities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Education

CA/CPA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant – NSW Government – Location: Parramatta (Hybrid) • Duration: 6 months • Rate: $55–$60 per hour + super • Hours: 35 hours per week

Our NSW Government client is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role suits a detail-oriented finance professional with strong experience in end-to-end financial control, reporting, and analysis. You’ll join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial operations. The position offers a balanced hybrid work model and the opportunity to contribute to critical financial control and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial control activities for month-end and year-end close, including journals, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the department’s expense/revenue portfolio, providing detailed analysis, insights, and reports.
• Maintain integrity across accounts payable, payment receipts, accruals, and creditor balances.
• Liaise with Shared Service Teams to ensure accuracy in payment processing, purchase orders, and asset registers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, project finance, and business partnering activities.
• Assist with year-end reporting and audit requirements.
• Oversee revenue transactions to ensure compliance and provide financial support as needed.

About You

• CA/CPA Qualified
• Strong financial accounting background, ideally within a large or government organisation
• SAP experience (desirable) and strong excel skills
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proactive and demonstrates strong initiative

What’s on Offer

• 6-month NSW Government contract with potential for extension.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Competitive hourly rate
• Join a professional, supportive team and contribute to key financial operations.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial control and reporting, seeking a stable, six-month government contract with a hybrid work model, we’d love to hear from you.

Click APPLY or contact Megan Kincaid on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

www.charterhouse.com.au