Senior Accountant - Finance Business Partner

NSW Government; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Superannuation

Ongoing opportunity

Job summary

The Department of Customer Service in NSW is seeking a Senior Accountant - Finance Business Partner for an ongoing role based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with hybrid working options.

You will deliver management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, partnering with senior leaders to translate numbers into actionable insights.

The team emphasises governance, controls and compliance with accounting standards, offering a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management accounting experience in complex environments (public sector or large organisations).
• Qualified in Accounting/Finance with CA/CPA or working towards.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable guidance for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality management reporting and financial insights for informed decision-making.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and compliance across the organisation.
• Provide trusted technical advice and lead key financial submissions for stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder partnering

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Governance and controls

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance CA/CPA or working towards

Job description

Senior Accountant - Finance Business Partner, Ongoing opportunity based in Parramatta / Sydney CBD +hybrid working options

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented SeniorAccountant to support Revenue NSW; this role will give you the opportunity tocollaborate closely with Senior Leaders and be involved in finance businesspartnering processes.

• Ongoing opportunity
• Salary, Clerk Grade 9/10: $133,348 - $146,945+ super, commensurate with experience
• Based in Parramatta with hybrid and flexible working options available

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

• Demonstrated management accounting experience within a complex commercial environment and/ or the public sector environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance, with professional accreditation (CA/CPA or working towards)
• Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to translate financial information into clear, actionable advice as well as challenge constructively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and data integrity
• Sound understanding of financial controls, governance requirements and compliance with accounting standards
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships, while confidently taking ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Confident presenter who can lead discussions, not just report numbers

What will your day involve?

• Deliver high-quality management reporting and financial insights to support informed decision-making
• Strengthen and maintain financial governance, controls and compliance across the organisation in line with accounting standards and NSW Treasury requirements
• Provide trusted technical advice and lead key financial submissions, supporting stakeholders to meet statutory, funding and organisational objectives

Closing Date:

Thursday 22nd October at 11:59pm

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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