Financial Accountant Job at Randstad (Perth)

Financial Accountant

Randstad

Location:
Australia , Perth

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60.00 AUD / Hour

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Job Description:

Our client is a WA State government organisation responsible for overseeing the operation of all public transport in Western Australia. They are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to come in and join their team in East Perth on a 3 month temp assignment with possible extensions.

Job Responsibility:

Preparation and Reporting of Financial Statements: Manage the full cycle of financial accounting, including preparing end-of-year accounts, notes, and supporting documentation in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislation (FMA)
Lease Accounting Management: Oversee all accounting and reporting activities related to leases, ensuring compliance with standards, maintaining lease information systems, and conducting forecasting of future lease liabilities
Monthly Financial Processing and Reconciliation: Execute regular monthly and quarterly finance tasks, including processing journals, performing balance sheet and payroll reconciliations, and assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting submissions
Policy, Compliance, and Taxation Oversight: Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and financial legislation (e.g., FMA, Treasurer's Instructions), assist in developing accounting policies, and support the preparation of annual tax returns (e.g., FBT)
Financial Advice and Stakeholder Support: Provide timely accounting advice and recommendations to management (e.g., evaluating tenderers' financial status) and assist with research and drafting responses for audits, statutory bodies (e.g., ABS, ATO), and Ministerial correspondence

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in Finance or Commerce or equivalent with eligibility for membership to one of the professional bodies (ICAA, CPA Australia or IPA)
Proven financial management experience in an accrual-based environment, including experience in the use of corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and spreadsheets
Considerable knowledge and practical application of Taxation legislation as it applies to Government agencies, in particular FBT and GST
Demonstrated experience in interpreting Australian Accounting Standards and Treasurer’s Instruction and applying a range of financial management governance and legislative requirements
Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders on a variety of accounting and finance matters, including taxation
High level of financial analysis, conceptual thinking and problem solving with attention to detail for complex financial management problems

What we offer:

Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 29, 2025

Expiration:
January 01, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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