Financial Accountant

• Paying $55ph + super
• Dandenong VIC location with hybrid working flexibility
• 6 month temp contract with possible extensions.

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Dandenong. They are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to come in and join their team on a 6 month temp contract with potential for extension.

Candidates for this role must have:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar, CA/CPA qualification (or in progress)

• Demonstrated experience, achievement and innovation working in a Financial Accounting Department, including a sound understanding of accounting principles, and Accounting standards

• A sound knowledge of Goods and Services Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax legislation, Australian Accounting Standards

Key responsibilities:

• Statutory Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing the Annual Financial Statements and quarterly reports, ensuring strict adherence to Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government legislation.

• Taxation Compliance & Advisory: Prepare monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and annual Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns while providing internal advice on GST and FBT issues.

• Audit & Regulatory Coordination: Liaise with auditors to meet procedural requirements and ensure compliance with the Unclaimed Monies Act and various Local Government Regulations.

• General Ledger & Database Maintenance: Maintain critical financial records, including the unearned revenue reconciliations, the Council’s leases database (LG Solutions), and general ledger reporting.

• Financial Systems Administration: Support the development and maintenance of financial systems (Computron, CommBiz), perform system interfaces (Payroll/Purchasing), and document operating procedures.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight: Perform integrity checks on EFT and vendor setups, ensure correct GST treatment on purchase orders, and provide backup support for debtor management.

• Treasury & Team Support: Provide high-level backup for bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring to ensure liquidity, while assisting the broader Financial Accounting team as required.

About You

You will be an experienced Financial Accounting leader with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• 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

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.