Our client is a small Federal Government agency centrally located in Canberra.
They have a proficient finance team known for its professional and supportive environment, with a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.
The Opportunity
This is a 6 to 12-month labour hire opportunity for an 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.
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 financial accountant who wants breadth across the finance function, working end-to-end rather than being siloed in a single area.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Extend your contract or transition to a permanent position
Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, with two days working from home each week after induction
Gain end-to-end exposure across the finance function
Work in a small, collaborative team
Work closely with an experienced, high-performing Director
The Role
You’ll cover the full financial accounting function for the agency, from transactional processing through to statutory reporting.
You will be:
Managing a broad, generalist financial accounting function, including payments, banking and reconciliations
Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and work papers with precision
Contributing to the preparation of Annual Financial Statements, including end-of-year journals and notes to the audited financial statements
Delivering financial reporting and conducting payroll checks
Supporting internal budget management and monthly performance reviews
Partnering with the team to strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial system integration
The Ideal Person
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.
You’ll bring:
Strong combined financial and management accounting experience at the EL1 level
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across a broad range of operational finance activities
Comfort operating in a small, collaborative team and stepping in where needed
Federal Government or Big 4/consulting background, including practical experience delivering financial statements within an APS context at EL1 or above level.
Proficiency in TechnologyOne or SAP (highly regarded)
Salary / Rate
Labour hire: $85/hr – $102/hr + Super
Non-ongoing: $120k – $143k + 15.4% Super
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Eileen Cheng on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21873
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.