Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Financial Accountants for an exciting labour hire opportunity within a Federal Government agency's Financial Statement Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals with strong Australian Government financial reporting experience and advanced knowledge of TechnologyOne (TechOne) to contribute during a critical financial statement preparation period.
Working Arrangements
- Sydney-based role with a fixed office location
- Required to work five days onsite during the first week
- Thereafter, a hybrid arrangement of:
- 2 days in the office
- 3 days working from home
About the Role
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the agency's financial reporting obligations, month-end and year-end processes, statutory compliance, and audit activities. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience working within a Federal Government environment and possess a strong understanding of APS financial reporting frameworks and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- General ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal processing
- Month-end and year-end financial close activities
- Financial reporting and transaction processing using TechnologyOne (TechOne)
- Preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
- Preparation and reconciliation of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
- Management of monthly and annual actuals and cash management through CBMS
- Preparation of supporting schedules, audit working papers, and financial statements using PRIMA
- Supporting internal and external audit requirements
- Liaising with internal stakeholders, auditors, and the Department of Finance
- Ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, the PGPA Act, and Commonwealth financial reporting requirements
Essential Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you will have demonstrated experience in:
- Commonwealth Government and/or APS financial accounting and reporting
- TechnologyOne (TechOne), including:
- Financial reporting
- Transaction processing
- Account reconciliations
- General ledger management
- Preparation and lodgement of BAS
- FBT return preparation and reconciliations
- CBMS, including monthly and annual actuals and cash management
- Financial statement preparation and audit support using PRIMA
- Australian Accounting Standards and Commonwealth reporting frameworks
- Building effective relationships with stakeholders across government
Applications must be submitted by 11 August 2026.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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