Financial Accountant

• 6-month contract with a well-established public sector organisation
• Broad Financial Accounting role with Oracle Fusion exposure
• 3 days in Frankston office and 2 days working from home

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month contract.

Reporting to the Acting Financial Controller, you will work alongside an experienced Financial Accountant and provide broad financial accounting support across reporting, reconciliations, compliance, general ledger and transactional accounting.

The organisation has recently transitioned to Oracle Fusion, with the finance team continuing to improve processes and work through a significant volume of accounting and reconciliation activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant who enjoys a varied role, can hit the ground running and is confident working across a range of accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

* Provide technical accounting advice and support
* Assist with statutory and financial reporting requirements
* Manage and maintain general ledger and sub-ledger functions
* Complete financial reconciliations and investigate variances
* Support transactional accounting and financial operations
* Assist with maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset and accounts payable ledgers
* Contribute to financial controls and reporting processes
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and provide sound financial advice
* Provide support across taxation and fixed assets as required

About You:

* 5+ years' experience in a Financial Accounting role
* Strong understanding of technical accounting concepts, tax principles and accounting standards
* Proven experience with general ledger and sub-ledger functions
* Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience
* High proficiency with finance ERP systems; Oracle experience highly regarded
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to process improvement
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business
* CPA or CA qualification

About the Organisation:

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation providing essential services to communities across Melbourne and the surrounding region.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and delivering services that make a genuine difference to the community, the organisation offers a collaborative and professional working environment.

This is an opportunity to join an established finance function during an important period of transformation and process improvement.

The Next Step:

To be successful, you must be willing to obtain a clear National Police Check and have unrestricted Australian working rights.

Click on the APPLY button or contact Nicole on 03 9629 9999 or 0422 031 554 for a confidential discussion.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Reference number: NB50187

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Consultant

NBrown@dixonappointments.com.au

Reference number: BBBH50187
Profession:Government, Defence, EmergencyGovernment State

Company: Dixon Appointments
Date posted: 8th Sep, 2026