Assistant Accountant – Finance Projects, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney CBD + hybrid working options available

- Ongoing, full-time opportunity
- Clerk Grade 5/6, $102,936 - $113,579+ employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Location: Sydney CBD, plus hybrid working options

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant – Finance Projects, to join the finance team to support the Partnerships, Projects and Insights business (PPI). This role with work with various stakeholders including project coordinators, project managers and other members of the wider Finance team. This role provides exposure to the Service NSW pipeline of work and well as visibility of the whole Service NSW business.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the Partnerships, Projects and Insights business with queries relating to accounts receivable and accounts payable, project expenditure and other ad-hoc matters.
- Managing the Project Finance shared inbox
- Preparing and posting journals, predominately related to resource allocation to projects
- Supporting month end closure
- Maintaining the project WBS codes (including creation and closure)
- Support the Finance Manager – PPI and Senior Accountant with process improvement and ad-hoc tasks

About you We’re looking for someone who:

- Communicates effectively, is a team player and takes initiative to drive results.
- Thrives in a deadline-driven environment and works well both independently and collaboratively.
- Has prior experience in project finance will be highly regarded.




- Applicants will ideally have myWorkZone/SAP and project finance experience. Experience with Altus is a bonus.

If you’re passionate about financial excellence and looking to grow your career in a collaborative and impactful workplace – we’d love to hear from you! What we need from you:

To start your journey towards becoming our Assistant Accountant – Finance Projects, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Please note - due to the anticipated high volume of applications, candidates who do not submit a resume, cover letter and complete the targeted questions will not be considered. Targeted questions will appear after you click Apply.

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing or temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $102,936 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via [email protected].





Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th November 11:59pm

Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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📌 Assistant Accountant – Finance Projects (Sydney)
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