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
