Expression of Interest – APS5/6 Financial Accountant
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 Prospect
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
- Section 26 transfer for existing APS employees.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pat Pena on 4*** quoting ref no. 20880.
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
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