Financial Accountant

Classification: El1 and APS6 equivalent positions available 
Contract: 12‑month casual labour hire contract + potential extension
Location: Canberra ACT
 
About the Organisation
Join a high‑profile federal government agency responsible for safeguarding Australia from global threats and advancing national interests through intelligence, cyber security, and strategic operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, nationally significant work within a complex and dynamic environment.
 
About the Role
This is a 12‑month labour hire assignment, offering the chance to work within a specialised finance team supporting complex public‑sector financial operations. The role requires strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance within a multifaceted environment.
You will play a key role in accurate financial reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and providing clear, high‑quality advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Perform end‑of‑month (EOM) and end‑of‑year (EOY) processes, including reviewing accruals, BAS, general ledger reconciliations, journals, variance analysis, and close procedures.
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with AASB, PGPA requirements, and Finance Reporting Rules.
• Support audit processes, including preparation of working papers and coordination with ANAO auditors.
• Produce timely, accurate, and insightful management and executive reporting.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, explain variances, resolve discrepancies, and provide meaningful insights.
• Support budgeting processes and reporting in line with Budget Procedures Operating Rules.
• Apply knowledge of ERP systems, Excel, and financial modules (GL, AP/AR, budgeting, asset management).
• Provide informed, practical financial and accounting advice to business stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of finance policies and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships and communicate complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders effectively.

 
About You
To be successful, you will have:

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a complex financial or public‑sector environment.
• CPA or CA qualification
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multifaceted environment.

 
Why Apply?

• 12‑month assignment with potential for extension
• Opportunity to support high‑impact, nation‑critical initiatives.
• Work within a skilled, supportive finance team.
• Engage in challenging, meaningful work that broadens your professional experience.

 
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Neville Smith - Neville.Smith@chandlermacleod.com | 02 6268 9916 | 0402 202 721 for further discussion in detail.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.