General Ledger Officer

Temporary General Ledger Officer Needed for an Immediate Start on an Initial 6-month contract

Your new company

We are seeking a skilled General Ledger & Chart of Accounts Officer to join a finance team supporting core accounting, reporting, and period‑end functions. This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance professional with strong technical knowledge of general ledger operations, debit and credit principles, and financial reporting within a structured environment.. You will contribute to the integrity of financial data, support end‑of‑financial‑year processes, and work closely with internal stakeholders across a large, complex organisation. Oracle Financials experience is highly regarded, with training available for the right candidate.


Your new role

  • Provide operational support across the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Chart of Accounts

  • Process journals, accruals, allocations, and account adjustments

  • Perform reconciliations including GL to sub‑ledgers, bank accounts, and interface transactions

  • Manage fixed assets accounting, including additions, transfers, revaluations, disposals, and stocktakes

  • Support cash flow and equity reporting requirements

  • Assist with monthly and annual financial close, including end‑of‑financial‑year and annual reporting processes

  • Extract, validate, and prepare financial information for reporting and audit purposes.

  • Assist with maintenance and updates to the Chart of Accounts

  • Use Oracle financial systems to process and analyse financial data (training available)

  • Provide financial advice and support to internal stakeholders

  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and a collaborative, customer‑focused team culture


What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in a computerised General Ledger or equivalent financial system

  • Strong understanding of debit and credit principles and general ledger accounting

  • Experience processing journals, fixed assets, and revaluations

  • Exposure to month‑end and end‑of‑financial‑year reporting activities

  • Well‑developed spreadsheet and general computing skills

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and conceptual skills

  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal clients

  • Strong planning, organisation, and time‑management skills.


What you'll get in return

  • Full time hours

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • State Government opportunity

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2993496

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Andrew Uko, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544535

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