Financial Accountant

Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in Sydney CBD with flexible working options. You will manage monthly and year-end accounting and reporting for a portfolio of reporting entities within Treasury's Residual Entities and Retained Interest group, preparing financial statements and supporting budgeting and reporting processes.

You will ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Government policies, perform balance sheet reconciliations,

Qualifications

• Monthly reporting and year-end financial statements experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Government policies.
• Strong analytical ability and practical financial advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP and Treasury Prime knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end accounting and reporting for a portfolio of entities.
• Prepare financial statements, support budgeting and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and NSW policies.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and prepare position papers.
• Contribute to audits and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

financial reporting

monthly reporting

year-end financial statements

financial accounting processes

Australian Accounting Standards

NSW Government policies

analytical skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

priorities management

Excel

SAP

Treasury Prime reporting

Education

Commerce/Finance/Accounting degree

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Treasury Prime reporting systems

Job description

Financial Accountant Treasury Finance • Employment Type: Ongoing • Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8 • Remuneration: $116,981 - $129,492; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading • Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available • Applications Close: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

Your typical day-to-day work will include managing monthly and year-end accounting and reporting activities for a portfolio of reporting entities within Treasury's Residual Entities and Retained Interest team. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, supporting budgeting and reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, legislative requirements and NSW Government policies. Your analytical skills will be essential as you prepare financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting position papers and technical advice. You will provide accurate and timely reporting, contribute to audit activities, and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and operational efficiency. Success in this role will require the ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively across Treasury Finance, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will communicate complex financial information clearly and provide trusted advice that supports sound decision-making and organisational outcomes. You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within the Treasury Finance's Residual Entities and Retained Interest team.

What you can bring to the role

• demonstrated experience in financial reporting, including monthly reporting, year-end financial statements and financial accounting processes.
• knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and NSW Government accounting policies.
• strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical advice
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical financial concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within tight reporting timeframes.
• strong Microsoft Excel skills, with knowledge of SAP and Treasury Prime reporting systems highly regarded.
• tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and CA or CPA qualifications (or nearing completion).

What can you expect from us

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will 'Buddy' you up with a team member to help settle you in. Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• 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.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW. As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development , acquiring essential skills such as:

• statutory financial reporting and technical accounting
• budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• audit, risk and compliance management
• stakeholder engagement and business partnering
• financial process improvement and operational efficiency

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

• As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.

• As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility

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.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Grace Senituli [e-mail].

Close of applications: 9:59am Wednesday, 14 October 2026