Financial Accountant

4 weeks 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Financial Accountant

    4 days ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Ambition Group Full time

    Financial Accountant - Permanent Opportunity Join a high-growth, Australian tech business on a mission to simplify compliance. This broad role blends core financial accounting with management reporting, budgeting/forecasting and cost analysis. This is ideal for someone ready to move beyond purely transactional work and add real commercial impact. What...

  • Financial Accountant

    4 days ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Corporate Services - NSW Metropolitan Full time

    Job Information Apply now Job no: JR106694 Work type: Permanent Location: Corporate Services - NSW Metropolitan Categories: Accounting/Payroll/Finance Role Overview We are seeking a detail‑oriented and technically skilled Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team, with a dedicated focus on lease accounting. The successful candidate’s...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 days ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

    Enjoy a supportive culture with real opportunities for career growth. Be part of a global company that champions sustainability and innovation. About Our Client This opportunity is with a well-established, large organisation in the retail sector. Known for its focus on operational excellence and innovation, the company provides a collaborative environment...

  • Group Financial Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia BeathChapman Pte Ltd Full time

    Organisation: Ethos BeathChapman are partnering with a prominent ASX-listed financial services company. A digital banking group that aims to provide a genuine alternative for Australian financial services customers. Job purpose: As a Financial Accountant, you will sit within the Group’s financial control team, and will be responsible for ensuring the...

  • ▷ [Urgent] Financial Accountant

    1 week ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia MSD Malaysia Full time

    Job Description**Financial Accountant*** **Looking for a different challenge as Financial Accountant*** **Permanent Full-time** position with **competitive remuneration** and **benefits*** Location: **Sydney, Australia*** Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a **dedicated and welcoming team*** Join a growing, yet already **successful market***...

  • Accountant - Financial Control

    4 days ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia IOOF Holdings Limited Full time

    The opportunity to join our team We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant, Financial Control to join our Finance team on a max-term full-time basis. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information for our Wrap/Super entities, ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met. You’ll play a...

  • Senior Financial Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia LGT Group Full time

    LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets. This is a broad and dynamic Financial Control role designed for a technically strong and commercially aware...

  • Senior Financial Accountant

    1 week ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Ambition Group Full time

    Overview We're seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading insurance business. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and regional teams while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model. Due to the upcoming...

  • Senior Financial Accountant

    1 week ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Prospa Advance Pty Limited Full time

    At Prospa, we exist to unleash the potential of small business. We are building the future of small business and simplifying cashflow by building a leading platform that helps customers make payments, fund growth and reduce admin. Join us! The role The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring...

  • ▷ [22/10/2025] Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme Full time

    Job Description Financial Accountant - Looking for a different challenge as Financial Accountant whereby you can utilise your skills? - Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits - Location: Sydney, Australia - Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming team - Join a growing, yet already...