AO7 Principal Financial Accountant

Public Sector People are working with a large Queensland Government department, to recruit an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting Team, based in Brisbane CBD.

Initial Contract until 27th Feb 2027
Rate: AO7 - $88.29 to $94.50 per hour plus super
Location: Brisbane CBD

Your Role:

Working within the Financial Accounting Team, you'll play a key role in delivering the department's statutory financial reporting obligations, coordinating QAO audits, and providing expert technical accounting advice, while supporting the Manager, Financial Accounting with the day-to-day operations of the team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury's Financial Reporting Requirements
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including annual financial statements and coordination of external audit processes
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor compliance with financial legislation and policy, and advise on emerging standards and regulatory changes
• Interpret new accounting guidance and prepare technical position papers for senior management
• Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations
• Support the Manager, Financial Accounting in team operations, coaching, and issue resolution
• Assist with urgent requests including Ministerial briefings, audit requests, and position papers
• Build strong working relationships across Departmental finance teams and with Queensland Treasury

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in financial accounting, including preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements
• Experience preparing movement/lead schedules, reconciliations, and notes disclosures
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements
• CPA/CA (ICAA) or MIPA (IPA) membership highly desirable
• Queensland Government financial reporting experience highly regarded

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an experienced financial accountant looking to make an impact within a high-performing Queensland Government team, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" or reach out to Perry Flynn at Public Sector People for a confidential discussion.