Public Sector People are working with a large Queensland Government department, to recruit an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting Team, based in Brisbane CBD.
Initial Contract until 27th Feb ****
Rate: AO7 - $***** to $***** per hour plus super
Location: Brisbane CBD
Your Role:
Working within the Financial Accounting Team, you'll play a key role in delivering the department's statutory financial reporting obligations, coordinating QAO audits, and providing expert technical accounting advice, while supporting the Manager, Financial Accounting with the day-to-day operations of the team.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury's Financial Reporting Requirements
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including annual financial statements and coordination of external audit processes
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor compliance with financial legislation and policy, and advise on emerging standards and regulatory changes
Interpret new accounting guidance and prepare technical position papers for senior management
Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations
Support the Manager, Financial Accounting in team operations, coaching, and issue resolution
Assist with urgent requests including Ministerial briefings, audit requests, and position papers
Build strong working relationships across Departmental finance teams and with Queensland Treasury
Public Sector People are working with a large Queensland Government department, to recruit an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting Team, based in Brisbane CBD.
Initial Contract until 27th Feb ****
Rate:



AO7 - $***** to $***** per hour plus super
Location: Brisbane CBD
Your Role:
Working within the Financial Accounting Team, you'll play a key role in delivering the department's statutory financial reporting obligations, coordinating QAO audits, and providing expert technical accounting advice, while supporting the Manager, Financial Accounting with the day-to-day operations of the team.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury's Financial Reporting Requirements
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including annual financial statements and coordination of external audit processes
Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor compliance with financial legislation and policy, and advise on emerging standards and regulatory changes
Interpret new accounting guidance and prepare technical position papers for senior management
Prepare month-end journals and reconciliations
Support the Manager, Financial Accounting in team operations, coaching, and issue resolution
Assist with urgent requests including Ministerial briefings, audit requests, and position papers
Build solid working relationships across Departmental finance teams and with Queensland Treasury
What We're Looking For:
Extensive experience in financial accounting, including preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements
Experience preparing movement/lead schedules, reconciliations, and notes disclosures
Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements
CPA/CA (ICAA) or MIPA (IPA) membership highly desirable
Queensland Government financial reporting experience highly regarded
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📌 Ao7 Principal Financial Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Queensland