Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: PoV4
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/POV/PS/10022026
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance outcomes. The role supports core accounting activities including reconciliations, statutory reporting, and end user support for the financial management system.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience supporting core financial accounting activities, such as preparing journals and financial statements, and working with financial management systems. You bring:
Why join us?
We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next.
We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
For more information about a career with us, visit our website.
How to apply
Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.
Applications close: 11.59pm on 26 February 2026.
The process from here
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email [email protected] or on (03) 8682 2842.
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