What’s in it for you
- Competitive hourly rate: $88.29 + super
- Full-time contract (36.25 hours/week) through to 31 August 2025
- Brisbane CBD location – modern offices, easy commute
- Opportunity to step into a senior role during an important reporting period
This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large Queensland State Government organisation in corporate finance.
Joining the team during a key reporting period, you’ll play an important role in delivering statutory reporting outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
As Principal Financial Accountant, you’ll support statutory reporting and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.
You’ll work with a high level of independence, engaging with stakeholders to keep deliverables on track and ensure expectations are clearly understood.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, including supporting notes, disclosures, and schedules
- Deliver accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting, including journals, reconciliations, and working papers
- Coordinate and support QAO audits (planning, interim, hard-close and EOFY), managing queries and documentation
- Provide technical accounting advice and contribute to position papers on complex or emerging issues
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury requirements, and relevant legislation
- Prepare briefings, audit responses, and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and maintain reporting integrity
- Support the Financial Accounting Manager with team operations and contribute to process improvements and frameworks
Click APPLY and upload your resume (Word format preferred). A cover letter is optional.
Applications Close: Monday 23rd March
Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital services across the Queensland Government and public sector.
If this role isn’t quite right, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities.
Angela Burchett
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Senior Accounting and Finance
Angela.Burchett@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
