The Opportunity
We are currently partnering with a large Queensland Government department to recruit an experienced Senior Management Accountant (AO6) for an initial contract opportunity.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting services that support strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a collaborative team and contribute to meaningful outcomes within a complex government environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver accurate and timely financial management reporting, analysis and financial advice.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and targets, identifying risks and providing recommendations to improve outcomes.
- Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports, reconciliations, forecasting, budget revisions and financial analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual State Budget, including Budget Papers, Annual Reports, Budget Submissions and briefing materials.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of financial management policies, processes and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure budget allocations and revisions are accurately maintained and reconciled within the budget management system.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, Queensland Treasury and external service providers.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and provide financial analysis and support across a range of projects.





About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualification, or equivalent qualified membership such as IPA/MIPA, is highly desirable.
- Previous Queensland Government or broader public sector finance experience will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience across management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting within a complex organisation.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, presentations and financial correspondence.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

- Late September start date | Short notice period preferred
- Full-time hours (36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Queensland Government department
- Diverse and interesting work across budgeting, financial management and strategic reporting
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior stakeholders

If you're an experienced Senior Management Accountant looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Senior Management Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Brisbane
📍 Brisbane