Job Description

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Financial Accountants for an exciting labour hire opportunity within a Federal Government agency's Financial Statement Team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals with solid Australian Government financial reporting experience and advanced knowledge of TechnologyOne (TechOne) to contribute during a critical financial statement preparation period.

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Working Arrangements

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- Sydney-based role with a fixed office location
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- Required to work five days onsite during the first week
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- Thereafter, a hybrid arrangement of:n n
- 2 days in the office
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- 3 days working from home
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About the Role

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As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the agency's financial reporting obligations, month-end and year-end processes, statutory compliance, and audit activities. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience working within a Federal Government environment and possess a strong understanding of APS financial reporting frameworks and requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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- General ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal processing
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- Month-end and year-end financial close activities
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- Financial reporting and transaction processing using TechnologyOne (TechOne)
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- Preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
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- Preparation and reconciliation of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
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- Management of monthly and annual actuals and cash management through CBMS
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- Preparation of supporting schedules,



audit working papers, and financial statements using PRIMA
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- Supporting internal and external audit requirements
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- Liaising with internal stakeholders, auditors, and the Department of Finance
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- Ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, the PGPA Act, and Commonwealth financial reporting requirements
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Essential Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you will have demonstrated experience in:

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- Commonwealth Government and/or APS financial accounting and reporting
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- TechnologyOne (TechOne), including:n n
- Financial reporting
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- Transaction processing
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- Account reconciliations
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- General ledger management
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- Preparation and lodgement of BAS
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- FBT return preparation and reconciliations
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- CBMS, including monthly and annual actuals and cash management
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- Financial statement preparation and audit support using PRIMA
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- Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth reporting frameworks
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- Building effective relationships with stakeholders across government
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Applications must be submitted by 11 August 2026.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Financial Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 New South Wales