Details: Applications are sought from suitably experienced and qualified people to work as Accountants in a Finance Services Reporting Team in Shared Services. The successful candidates will work with a team tasked with the provision of financial accounting and taxation services to ACT Government Directorates and Agencies. Duties include financial ledger and fixed assets register management, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, and taxation duties, including preparation of monthly BAS and annual FBT returns.
Demonstrated technical and software skills in financial accounting are essential, as is a commitment to improving financial processes. Also required are well-developed liaison, negotiation and collaboration skills. An ability to work effectively as part of a team is important.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: A degree with a major in Accounting or equivalent is highly desirable, as is membership, or progress towards membership, of a professional Australian Accounting Body.
Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the capabilities and demonstrating your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role. Also, please supply your current curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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