Financial Accountant

7 days ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Charterhouse Full time

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 megank@charterhouse.com.au for a confidential discussion.

www.charterhouse.com.au

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