Senior Financial Accountant

Temporary 6 month Senior Financial Accountant with immediate start

Your new company

You will join a large public sector organisation with complex financial reporting and compliance obligations. The finance function works closely with central agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. The organisation offers a structured, professional environment with a strong focus on governance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

  • Prepare notes, working papers, supporting schedules, and other documentation for the annual reporting process

  • Coordinate and assist with responses to audit issues relating to branch functions and annual financial statements.

  • Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, end‑of‑financial‑year and statutory financial reports

  • Perform reconciliations and reviews of financial accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis

  • Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of models and systems for collecting and analysing financial data

  • Undertake other duties as directed to support team and organisational objectives

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in financial or statutory reporting within a complex or regulated environment

  • Sound understanding of audit processes and preparation of supporting documentation

  • Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills with high attention to detail

  • Experience preparing or supporting end‑of‑year financial statements and reports

  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and meet competing deadlines

  • Well-developed written communication skills

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Temporary 6-month contract with extension possibilities

  • Close to public transport

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 on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2993328

Talk to a consultant

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

Telephone: 0892544530

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