Job Description

Our client is a small Federal Government agency centrally located in Canberra.

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They have a proficient finance team known for its professional and supportive environment, with a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.

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The Opportunity

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This is a 6-12 month labour hire opportunity for an APS6 or EL1 Financial Accountant or all-rounder to join a small finance team. A hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH per week) is available once the initial onboarding and induction period is complete.

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There is opportunity for extension or conversion to a permanent role, and applications on a non-ongoing contract basis are also welcome. This role suits an experienced accountant who wants breadth across the finance function, working end-to-end rather than being siloed in a single area.

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- Non-ongoing or labour hire options available
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- Opportunity to extend or convert to permanent
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- Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week, post-induction)
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- Genuine end-to-end exposure across the finance function
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- Small, team-oriented team environment
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- Experienced and high performing director
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The Role

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This role covers the full financial accounting function for the agency, from transactional processing through to statutory reporting.

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- Managing a broad, generalist financial accounting function, including payments, banking and reconciliations.
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- Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and work papers with precision
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- Contributing to the preparation of Annual Financial Statements, including end-of-year journals and notes to the audited financial statements
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- Delivering financial reporting and conducting payroll checks
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- Supporting internal budget management and monthly performance reviews
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- Partnering with the team to strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial system integration
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The Ideal Person

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You bring strong financial and management accounting experience, and you're comfortable moving across a wide range of operational finance activities rather than staying in one lane.

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- Strong combined financial and management accounting experience at the APS6 or EL1 level
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- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across a broad range of operational finance activities
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- Comfort operating in a small, collaborative team and stepping in where needed
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- Federal Government or Big 4/consulting background, including practical experience delivering financial statements within an APS context at APS6 or above level.
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- Proficiency in TechnologyOne or SAP (highly regarded)
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Salary / Rate

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- Labour hire: $70/hr - $95/hr + 12% Super
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- Non-ongoing: $100k - $143k + 15.4% Super
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HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

📌 /Financial Accountant (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment
📍 Canberra