Assistant Accountant | NSW State Government
Assistant Accountant | NSW State Government
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Accounting
Contact Name:
Renee
Contact Email:
Renee@alexanderappointments.com.au
Contact Phone:
(02) 9659 4411
Salary Type:
Hour
Date Published:
11-Apr-2025
- $55 - $65 per hour + Super, depending on experience | 35 hours per week
- NSW State Government | Hybrid - Parramatta + Work from home Opportunity
- ASAP Start | Estimated 2-month assignment, strong potential to extend
About the Company
Our large NSW State Government client drives integration and efficiency across long term planning, precincts, housing, property, infrastructure, open space, environment, natural resources including land, water, mining, energy and growing our industries.
About the Role
They are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team in Parramatta with the flexibility to work remotely from home a few days per week. This is an estimated 2-month temporary assignment, with a potential to extend.
Working within the Finance & Business Services team under the Directorate of Office of Deputy Secretary you will manage and maintain timely and accurate financial records including accounts payables, accounts receivables and general ledgers.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain timely and accurate financial records in Objective
- Undertake full function accounts payable including creation of purchase orders, goods receipting, invoice verification, payment voucher creation and payment reconciliation
- Assist in month end and year end activities including preparation of accrual journals, capital asset management, cashflow management, general ledger reconciliation, intercompany transaction and statutory reporting
- Support in preparing project financial reporting
- Complete project budgeting, forecasting, actual spending reporting, variance analysis and scenario modelling and analysis
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with best practice and legislative requirements
- Professional, resilient and empathetic with a customer service delivery focus
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and ability to learn
- Superior organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office suite and SAP FI and MM Modules
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent field
- Minimum 3 years experience in Accounting
- Proven experience working within a high volume fast paced transactional environment
- Advanced Excel skills
- Reliable remote internet access
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed within 48 hours of the job posting. Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the “Apply Now” tab to be considered for the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
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