Financial Accountant, APS6

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to work closely with various stakeholders to understand and advise on a range of accounting issues related to the ACCC and NCC?

Then this is the place for you
At the ACCC, we're proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as
the Financial Accountant
The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for meeting the agency's statutory financial reporting, asset management, tax and appropriation management requirements, including preparation of annual financial statements and monthly reporting to the Department of Finance. The team works closely with internal business areas, external stakeholders, central agencies, and portfolio entities to deliver high-quality, comprehensive advice and reporting aligned with government frameworks.

We are seeking a high performing Financial Accountant to apply their technical accounting knowledge to activities underpinning the agency's financial statements. The role requires financial analysis and interpretation of accounting standards to ensure the robust preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, taxation, cash management, asset management functions and contributing to the agency's compliance with Commonwealth finance framework.

This position will bring high level knowledge to support the finance team in reporting in a Commonwealth Government environment.

Key Tasks Will Include

• Assisting with end to end preparation of annual financial statements.
• Preparation of complex general ledger reconciliations.
• Provision of advice in relation to the capitalisation of assets in particular ICT assets.
• Foster positive team culture and capability development.

About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Experience and demonstrated ability in accounting within a Commonwealth government environment including contributing to the production of annual financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of complex reconciliations, asset accounting, BAS preparation and FBT.
• Well-developed analytic thinking and the ability to apply technical accounting knowledge with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Competency in computerised accounting systems such as TechnologyOne and CBMS, and intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and work collaboratively with a wide audience of stakeholders, including ability to successfully communicate, influence, negotiate, advise and display excellent corporate enabling service skills.
• Proven ability to deliver project and operational deliverables within deadlines while managing multiple priorities and building capability.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.

The Following Attributes Will Also Be Highly Regarded

• Qualifications in accounting or similar discipline (or working towards).
• CPA/CA professional membership (or working towards).

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply
You'll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and submit a statement of claims addressing the selection criteria outlined above that is no more than 800 words.

Salary: $99,562 - $111,590
(plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer: Jodie Boarder,
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 16 November 2025