Expression of Interest – APS5/6 Financial Accountant
Ready for a current challenge in 2026? Explore APS5/6 Financial Accounting roles now!
HorizonOne Recruitment connects skilled professionals with top-tier federal government and private sector roles in accounting and finance.
We are Canberra-based and deeply connected across the federal government and private Accounting and Finance sector.
At HorizonOne, your career aspirations come first. Our goal is to help you secure a role that aligns with your goals, skillset, and aspirations.
The Opportunity
We are currently inviting expressions of interest from talented financial accounting professionals with a passion for accounting to take on opportunities within Federal Government agencies.
What We Offer
- Access to a broad network of government accounting and finance opportunities.
- Options tailored to your preferences, including short- and long-term non‑ongoing roles, labour hire contracts, and permanent section 26 transfers.
- Full support throughout your recruitment journey, guiding you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and rewarding transition.
The Role
As a financial accountant, you will play a key role in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, decision‑making, and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and annual financial statements
- Delivering accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end reporting, including accruals, variance analysis, and ledger close activities
- Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management and other internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with taxation compliance, including the preparation of BAS and FBT returns
- Building and maintaining effective relationships across the organisation
The Ideal Person
- At least two years’ experience in accounting or audit (Big 4, consulting, or federal government)
- Expertise in financial systems such as TechOne, SAP, CBMS, TM1, or similar
- A solid understanding of financial reporting, month‑end processes, and journals, with a sound grasp of accounting standards
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance (highly desirable)
If this sounds like the step you’re ready to take in 2025, submit your CV today!
Salary / Rate
- $80k – $110k + Super
- 6‑to‑12‑month contract with possibility of extension and view to permanency; or
- s26 transfer for existing APS employees
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