Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant
Job no : 544338
Work type : Temporary full-time
Location : All of NSW, Newcastle, Orange, Parramatta
Categories : Accounts Payable / Receivable, Auditing, Corporate Services, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis / Research / Reporting, Financial Control / Management, General Accounting, Risk Management / Compliance
Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
Join our team in delivering high-quality financial services across core accounting functions.
Temporary full-time opportunity up to June 2026.
Office location - Parramatta preferred, with other NSW locations considered.
Flexible working supported.
Salary ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 plus super, relative to experience.
What's in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and long-term career support.
We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing through initiatives like flex leave and support programs.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The Office of Local Government (OLG) is a diverse agency of professionals dedicated to creating healthy and prosperous communities across NSW.
Through policy development, programs, engagement, and intervention, OLG drives reform and uplift across the state, fostering a strong and sustainable local government sector.
In 2025, OLG is experiencing growth.
Now is a great time to join a diverse, welcoming, and fulfilling agency that helps build healthy communities across NSW.
The role
The Assistant Financial Accountant plays a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services and financial advice across accounts payable, receivable, financial reporting, and management accounting functions.
Responsibilities include supporting timely and accurate recordkeeping, procurement and payment processing, statutory reporting, and project-based financial analysis, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to meet financial needs.
Success depends on managing a high volume of transactions independently within tight timeframes and a complex SAP environment.
The role requires precision, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to balancing priorities and providing consistent financial support.
For more information, read the full Role Description: Assistant Financial Accountant.
What you will bring to the role
Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail in high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision.
Knowledge of financial systems and data integrity within a complex SAP environment.
Sound judgment in managing priorities and making decisions under pressure.
Confidence in engaging with cross-functional teams and translating financial requirements into outcomes.
Initiative and proactive mindset to identify process improvements.
Key knowledge and experience
Experience with SAP's FI and MM modules (or similar).
Advanced skills in Excel.
Experience in a similar role within a complex organization.
Essential requirements
Tertiary qualifications in accounting or business-related discipline, or relevant experience in financial services.
About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) aims to improve NSW's liveability and prosperity.
We create vibrant spaces, manage lands and assets, and deliver affordable housing.
We strive to be a high-performing, inclusive public service that reflects community diversity and builds cultural capability to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.
We support flexible working, job sharing, and workplace adjustments.
The Office of Local Government (OLG), part of DPHI, works to build a sustainable local government sector, ensuring councils can deliver infrastructure, services, and civic leadership.
If interested, please apply with your resume and cover letter by Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:55 pm.
For more info, contact Oliver Gao, Manager Finance & Business Services.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities over the next 18 months.
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid Australian work visa.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact us for accommodations during the recruitment process.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide or contact the Aboriginal Career Pathways team for support.
Advertised : 29 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 12 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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