Job Description

About the Company

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Our client is a large Queensland Government department delivering essential services across the state. They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join an established Strategic Investments and Enterprise Finance function.

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The Opportunity

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Working within the Capital Maintenance and Asset Accounting Team, this role will provide financial reporting, analysis and advice across the department's capital projects, budgets and asset portfolio.

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- Brisbane CBD location;
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- $79.17 per hour plus superannuation;
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- Contract from 12 October 2026 to 26 February 2027, possibility of extension, pending business requirements.
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Your key responsibilities will include

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- Prepare and analyse monthly capital project reports, reconciliations, briefing notes and presentations;
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- Provide advice on Capital Work-in-Progress, asset acquisitions and relevant accounting policies;
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- Coordinate the annual capital budget and revisions across internal records, Queensland Treasury Budget Papers and Tridata;
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- Contribute to capital management policies, procedures and internal financial controls; and
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- Develop collaborative relationships with business groups, senior management, Queensland Treasury, auditors and external service providers.
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Required Experience

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You will have experience in capital and asset accounting within a complex organisation,



supported by sound knowledge of financial reporting requirements and accounting standards.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate

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- Experience preparing capital reports, reconciliations, budgets and financial analysis;
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- Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and non-current asset accounting requirements;
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- The ability to interpret and apply financial legislation, policies, guidelines and standards;
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- Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to senior stakeholders and auditors; and
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- Experience working collaboratively with finance teams, operational business areas and external stakeholders.
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A relevant accounting degree and membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants will be highly regarded.

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Benefits

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This prospect offers a competitive hourly rate, a central Brisbane CBD location and the chance to contribute to a significant government capital and asset portfolio. You will work within an established finance team on complex reporting, budgeting and advisory matters.

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At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity,equityand inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

📌 Senior Asset & Capital Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland