Seeking a High-Performing Senior Financial Accountant | ASO6 | Port Adelaide Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a calm confidence, a flair for financial reporting, and a passion for public purpose? We are partnering with a highly regarded South Australian public sector organisation to find an exceptional Senior Financial Accountant to join their Shared Services team in Port Adelaide. This is a contract role, starting ASAP in 2025, offering a competitive hourly rate of $63.13 and the opportunity to work in a team where your expertise and analytical mindset will be truly valued. The Opportunity As Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll report to the Manager of Financial Accounting and play a key role in supporting the Public Trustee’s statements, ensuring business-as-usual continuity, and contributing to a range of financial reporting deliverables. You'll be at the centre of accurate, timely financial processing, while providing insight and rigour to government finance functions that genuinely impact the community. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review high-quality financial statements in line with public sector reporting standards Support catch-up on BAU tasks, maintaining integrity and timeliness Assist with the setup and delivery of Public Trustee financials Manage large volumes of transactional data with accuracy and control Conduct financial analysis and prepare concise, meaningful reports Contribute to finance-based project work Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and government partners What You Bring Degree-qualified in Accounting with a National Police Clearance (mandatory) Sound knowledge of SA Government financial frameworks and DTF objectives Excellent Excel and Word skills (intermediate level minimum) Strong written and verbal communication — clear, professional, and collaborative Proven ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and meet tight deadlines A sharp eye for detail and a naturally analytical mindset Experience within the public sector is highly regarded Why This Role? You’ll be part of a respected, values-led team delivering outcomes that matter. In this role, your work will contribute to financial decisions and systems that have a tangible community impact — all while being supported by a leadership team that genuinely cares about quality and people. If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise into a space where it counts, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat. contact Karl Beswick ! karl.beswick@randstad.com.au At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.