Senior Financial Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant
Salary:
60 - 70
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3996813
Contact Name:
Caitlin Merrin
Contact Email:
cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
07-Jan-2026
Public Sector People is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountant focusing on financial Reporting
to lead the delivery of high-quality statutory financial reporting and ensure the integrity, accuracy and compliance of Council’s financial data.
Short term contract to begin ASAP.
This position plays a key role in financial governance, fixed asset management, treasury operations and continuous improvement of financial accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities
Local government experience is critical for this position.
You must be a technically strong accounting professional with proven experience delivering statutory financial reporting in a complex environment.
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Short term contract to begin ASAP.
This position plays a key role in financial governance, fixed asset management, treasury operations and continuous improvement of financial accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of Council’s General and Special Purpose Financial Reports
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards, including GST, BAS, FBT and PAYG
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including recognition, revaluation and disposals
- Perform regular balance sheet and subsidiary ledger reconciliations
- Support and maintain corporate financial management systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Prepare taxation-related returns within statutory timeframes
- Manage treasury and banking functions, including loans, investments and daily cash flow monitoring
Local government experience is critical for this position.
You must be a technically strong accounting professional with proven experience delivering statutory financial reporting in a complex environment.
- Degree qualification in Business, Commerce or Economics
- Completion or near completion of CPA or CA qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting role
- Strong experience with financial reporting, fixed assets and reconciliations.
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