Financial Accountant | NSW Government

SB Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Government department is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support its financial operations and reporting requirements. The role is based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working arrangements and a contract commencing ASAP until 27 February 2027, with potential for extension.

You will maintain financial records, prepare reports and ensure compliance with standards and internal controls, while supporting audits and stakeholder liaison across Shared Services and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• CA/CPA qualified, or working towards full qualification.
• Experience using SAP ERP is essential.
• Strong accounting and auditing skills, including audit requirements gathering.
• Experience implementing and managing financial processes, including accounts payable.
• Experience managing procurement processes, contracts, purchase orders and financial milestones.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, NSW Treasury requirements and internal financial controls.
• Support audits, including audit requirement gathering, preparation of audit documentation and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with Shared Services and internal stakeholders to resolve financial and system-related issues.

Skills

Financial accounting

Auditing

Excel

Stakeholder liaison

Procurement processes

Accounts payable

Education

CA/CPA qualified or working towards

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

The Company

This NSW Government department plays a key role in delivering high-quality events across the state and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support its financial operations and reporting requirements.

This is a contract opportunity commencing ASAP and running until 27 February 2027, with strong potential for extension.

To be successful, you'll be a qualified or part-qualified CPA or CA, with previous experience in a large corporate environment and hands-on experience using SAP. The role is based in Sydney CBD and offers hybrid working arrangements.

The Job

Reporting into the Senior Financial Accountant, in this Financial Accountant role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, NSW Treasury requirements and internal financial controls.
• Support audits, including audit requirement gathering, preparation of audit documentation and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with Shared Services and internal stakeholders to resolve financial and system-related issues.

You

To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• CA/CPA qualified, or working towards full qualification.
• Previous experience using SAP ERP is essential.
• Strong accounting and auditing skills, including audit requirements gathering.
• Experience implementing and managing financial processes, including accounts payable.
• Experience managing procurement processes, contracts, purchase orders and financial milestones.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.