APS6 / EL1 Financial Accountant

Join this small federal agency in the heart of Canberra, with a collaborative finance team and an experienced director you'll learn a lot from.

Our client is a small Federal Government agency centrally located in Canberra.

They have a proficient finance team known for its professional and supportive environment, with a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.

The Opportunity

This is a 6 to 12-month labour hire opportunity for an EL1 Financial Accountant or all-rounder to join a small finance team.

A hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH per week) is available once the initial onboarding and induction period is complete.

There is opportunity for extension or conversion to a permanent role, and applications on a non-ongoing contract basis are also welcome.

This role suits an experienced financial accountant who wants breadth across the finance function, working end-to-end rather than being siloed in a single area.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Extend your contract or transition to a permanent position
• Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, with two days working from home each week after induction
• Gain end-to-end exposure across the finance function
• Work in a small, collaborative team
• Work closely with an experienced, high-performing Director

The Role

You’ll cover the full financial accounting function for the agency, from transactional processing through to statutory reporting.

You will be:

• Managing a broad, generalist financial accounting function, including payments, banking and reconciliations
• Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and work papers with precision
• Contributing to the preparation of Annual Financial Statements, including end-of-year journals and notes to the audited financial statements
• Delivering financial reporting and conducting payroll checks
• Supporting internal budget management and monthly performance reviews
• Partnering with the team to strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial system integration

The Ideal Person

You bring strong financial and management accounting experience, and you’re comfortable moving across a wide range of operational finance activities rather than staying in one lane.

You’ll bring:

• Strong combined financial and management accounting experience at the EL1 level
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across a broad range of operational finance activities
• Comfort operating in a small, collaborative team and stepping in where needed
• Federal Government or Big 4/consulting background, including practical experience delivering financial statements within an APS context at EL1 or above level.
• Proficiency in TechnologyOne or SAP (highly regarded)

Salary / Rate

• Labour hire: $85/hr – $102/hr + Super
• Non-ongoing: $120k – $143k + 15.4% Super