Accountant,Temporary opportunity until mid June 2026 (maternity leave cover), based in Sydney CBD hybrid working options Salary Range: Clerk grade 7/8, $110,266 to $122,058 super Location: McKell, Haymarket with hybrid working arrangements but a minimum of 2-3 days in the office Employment Type: Temporary Opportunity (Maternity leave cover) until mid-June 2026, with opportunity to extend or make ongoing if other opportunities arise across the team. About the role Supporting NSW, Telco Authority, this role will give you the opportunity to collaborate closely with Senior Leaders and be involved in end-to-end accounting and financial processes. What are we looking for in our ideal candidate? Demonstrated experience in accounting preferably in revenue SAP experience/Reporting/Strong excel skills a must Relevant tertiary and professional qualification Attention to detail Excellent communication and collaborative skills Analytical mindset Proactive manner, ability to use own initiative, and willingness to accept responsibility. Capable of working to tight deadlines What will your day involve? A general overview would look like this: Prepare the month end process, including the preparation, accruals, prepayments and other journals Working with the business units, investigate any discrepancies in the accounts, providing commentary and variance analysis. Build relationships with the stakeholders to understand their business requirements and communicate the results in a meaningful way. Audit, banking, reconciliations, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable What we will need from you: To start your journey towards joining our team, please click on the link below and attach your resume and cover letter. In the cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills. Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $110,266 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: 10am Wednesday 14th May 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. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace 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. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here . We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact nicole.turner@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process
