Step into a key reporting role where your initiative, confidence, and technical skills will make an immediate impact!

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large Queensland State Government organisation in corporate finance.

Joining the team during a key reporting period, you’ll play an key role in delivering statutory reporting outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

As Principal Financial Accountant, you’ll support statutory reporting and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.

You’ll work with a high level of independence, engaging with stakeholders to keep deliverables on track and ensure expectations are clearly understood.

Key responsibilities include:
Provide technical accounting advice and contribute to position papers on complex or emerging issues
Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury requirements, and relevant legislation
Prepare briefings, audit responses, and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders




Engage with stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and maintain reporting integrity
Support the Financial Accounting Manager with team operations and contribute to process improvements and frameworks
Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, including supporting notes, disclosures, and schedules
Deliver accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting, including journals, reconciliations, and working papers
Coordinate and support QAO audits (planning, interim, hard-close and EOFY), managing queries and documentation

What’s in it for you
Competitive hourly rate: Hourly rate at $88.29 - $94.59 + Super (negotiable)
Full time contract (36.25 hours/week) through to end of February 2027
Brisbane CBD location – contemporary offices, easy commute
Please note, this role is full time in the office
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📌 Principal Financial Accountant Queensland
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Queensland