Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
38 hours per week | $68 per hour + super | 3-month contract | ASAP Start
Location: Inner East Melbourne (Local Council)
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client, a well-regarded local government organisation in Inner East Melbourne. This short-term contract is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys end of financial year (EOFY) work, technical reporting and contributing to a high-performing finance team.
This role will focus heavily on EOFY activities, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting, audit preparation and compliance. You will bring a solid understanding of AASB standards and have hands-on experience preparing financial statements, including supporting notes for external audit processes.
Key responsibilities include:
To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Amanda Li on 03 8535 3111 or email amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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38 hours per week | $68 per hour + super | 3-month contract | ASAP Start
Location: Inner East Melbourne (Local Council)
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client, a well-regarded local government organisation in Inner East Melbourne. This short-term contract is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys end of financial year (EOFY) work, technical reporting and contributing to a high-performing finance team.
This role will focus heavily on EOFY activities, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting, audit preparation and compliance. You will bring a solid understanding of AASB standards and have hands-on experience preparing financial statements, including supporting notes for external audit processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of high-quality annual financial statements and coordination of the external audit process
- Ensuring statutory reporting and taxation obligations are met in line with relevant legislation and accounting standards
- Supporting budget and forecast processes, including monthly and quarterly management reporting
- Maintaining and updating finance policies, procedures and process documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Previous experience within Local Government, Healthcare, Education, NFP or State/Federal Government
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance, along with CPA or CA qualification (or near completion)
- Strong understanding of AASB standards and financial statement preparation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and reporting
- Experience with TechOne or Ci Anywhere highly regarded
To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Amanda Li on 03 8535 3111 or email amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Who is hiring for the Financial Accountant role?
Public Sector People is hiring for the Financial Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Financial Accountant job located?
The Financial Accountant role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Financial Accountant role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Financial Accountant role at up to AUD 68 per hour.
Is the Financial Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Financial Accountant role?
The Financial Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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