ASAP Start | 3-6 Months Contract Yeppoon QLD | Accomodation Provided $80-$90/hr + super

Our Client

Our client is a Queensland local government organisation responsible for delivering essential community services, infrastructure and corporate functions across a growing regional area.

The organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to provide hands-on support across its broader Financial Services function. This is not a narrowly focused statutory accounting position. The successful contractor will work across financial and management accounting, budgeting, taxation, reporting, reconciliations, treasury, systems and business partnering.

This opportunity will particularly suit an experienced local council accountant who is comfortable relocating for the contract period and can quickly become productive in a TechnologyOne environment.

Why Contract With Us

At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real-life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn’t always align with a pay cycle — and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they’re already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they’re already benefiting from the support we provide.

About the Role

This is a hands-on Financial Accountant contract supporting a regional Queensland council during a period of increased operational demand. You will work across day-to-day accounting, management reporting, budgeting, statutory compliance and financial systems while partnering with internal business units.

The position requires someone who can operate autonomously and move confidently between operational and strategic finance priorities. The underlying position also covers annual financial statements, external audit support, budget variance analysis, month-end, taxation, treasury and financial system administration.

Current Australian council Financial Accountant positions similarly emphasise statutory financial statements, BAS and FBT compliance, asset accounting and managing competing compliance deadlines, reinforcing the need for a versatile local government accountant.

- Position: Financial Accountant - $80-$90/hr + super
- Location: Yeppoon, Queensland
- Working Arrangement: Onsite
- Accommodation: Provided
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 3-6 months

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review monthly financial and management reports, including detailed budget variance analysis and commentary
- Support annual and revised budgets, forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Complete month-end accounting activities, journals, accruals,



reconciliations and general ledger reviews
- Assist with annual general purpose financial statements, supporting workpapers and year-end processes
- Coordinate information and supporting schedules for external audit requirements
- Prepare and review BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax and other applicable statutory obligations
- Maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation requirements, council policies and relevant local government legislation
- Partner with operational managers to improve budget accountability and provide practical financial advice
- Investigate ledger discrepancies, costing issues and unusual transactions and implement appropriate corrective action
- Support cash management, banking, investments, trust accounts and bank reconciliations as required
- Maintain chart of accounts, financial system structures and other finance master data
- Utilise TechnologyOne for financial reporting, ledger management, budgeting and related finance activities
- Assist with asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, reconciliations and financial reporting requirements
- Support procurement, purchasing, revenue and debt management activities where required
- Strengthen internal controls, financial governance and documentation
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, reconciliations and finance workflows
- Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails while supporting broader team deadlines and business continuity

The breadth of these duties reflects the client's requirement for an all-round finance professional rather than someone whose experience is restricted to financial accounting.

About You

- Minimum 5 years' professional accounting experience
- Minimum 2 years' hands-on accounting experience within an Australian local council or local government environment
- Demonstrated TechnologyOne / TechOne experience is mandatory
- Strong practical experience across local government budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Sound knowledge of BAS, GST, FBT and other taxation compliance requirements
- Experience preparing or supporting statutory financial statements and external audits
- Strong general ledger, reconciliation and month-end accounting capability
- Experience interpreting Australian Accounting Standards and applying them in a practical finance environment
- CA or CPA qualification, or strong progress towards a recognised professional accounting qualification, highly regarded




- Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large financial datasets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to identify financial and process issues
- Able to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable working autonomously while contributing across a broader Financial Services team
- Able and willing to relocate to regional Queensland and work onsite throughout the contract period
- Current driver's licence highly desirable
- Must hold valid Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available. Australian citizens, permanent residents or candidates holding a suitable long-term Australian work visa are required
- As a mandatory requirement for this contract role required by our client, applicants are kindly asked to complete a compliance check and upload their work rights verification at **********************************. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team—we’re here to help.

Application Process

Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to ***********************************. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at (************* (Sydney), (************* (Melbourne), (************* (Brisbane), or (************* (Perth).

Charter Diligence is an accredited recruitment agency for the Australian Federal Government and State Governments. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present. Charter Diligence is a 100% Australian-owned equal chance and LGBTQIA+ equity consulting firm and recruitment agency that provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, and medical history.

📌 Senior Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Charter Diligence
📍 Brisbane