Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference:
832096
Location:
5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for multiple
Assistant Financial Accountants
to join the Financial Accounting team at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 12 months.
Remuneration:
ASO4 ($76,561 – $80,256 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation
What We Offer
* High value, impactful work
* Flexible working options
* Salary packaging options
* Discounted gym membership
* Supportive career development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
About Us
Picture a career that's more than numbers. At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we're building a world-class Treasury for South Australia—one that's innovative, collaborative, and future-focused.
We're South Australia's lead agency for economic, digital, and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.
Shared Services SA (SSSA)
deliver essential services across the areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax, financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. Your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.
Why This Role Matters
Your work ensures agencies have accurate, trusted financial information to make confident decisions. From balancing complex data to producing clear reports, you'll help improve processes, strengthen financial governance, and deliver better results for all South Australians.
About The Opportunity
The
Assistant Financial Accountant
is accountable to the Manager Financial Accounting and is responsible for undertaking a broad range of financial services. This includes preparing reconciliations and assisting with the preparation of financial management reports.
In this role, you will:
* Prepare complex reconciliations and assisting with financial management reports.
* Support statutory reporting and asset accounting tasks.
* Provide timely advice on financial management matters.
* Deliver excellent customer service and respond to written and verbal enquiries with professionalism and care.
* Assist with system configuration and security maintenance activities.
* Contribute to process improvements and service delivery reforms.
About You
We are looking for a skilled finance professional with strong communication skills and a passion for accuracy. You excel in dynamic environments, balancing deadlines with collaboration, and bring expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and problem-solving.
You will thrive here if you have:
* Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
* Solid understanding of financial management processes and accounting standards.
* Experience in financial accounting, asset accounting, complex reconciliations.
* Proficiency in analysis, problem-solving and financial reporting.
* Strong initiative and sound judgement with a focus on service excellence.
Application Instructions
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* Submit your current CV.
* Submit a Cover Letter (max two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role
* Complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration
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Enquiries
Carmela Simms
Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
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Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you need any adjustments, such as receiving interview questions in advance or alternative formats for written materials, at any stage of the application process, we're here to support you.
Aboriginal Employment Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register which provides optional support and access to opportunities across the SA public sector.
Applications close:
08/02/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
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* Role Statement - ASO4 Assistant Financial
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.