APS6 Management Accountant

Job Description

Position: APS6 Management Accountant
Location: Canberra ACT
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 12 months with potential to extend (NON-ONGOING or SECTION 26 TRANSFER)
Pay rate: $105260 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Security requirements: Must hold a minimum Baseline Security Clearance at time of application

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Management Accountant to join a high-performing Commonwealth Government finance team. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment you will support internal budget processes deliver management reporting provide financial analysis and partner with business areas to support informed decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Support the internal budget process including budget planning stakeholder engagement briefing preparation and variance/scenario analysis.
• Provide financial advice to business areas and senior stakeholders on budgeting forecasting and financial management matters.
• Assist with monthly management reporting including analysing variances forecasting year-end outcomes and preparing commentary on financial trends.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support effective budget and workforce planning discussions.
• Analyse financial data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting activities while managing competing priorities during peak budget periods.

Experience/requirements:

• Must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance at time of application.
• Experience working within government financial management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced analytical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel for budgeting reporting and financial analysis.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous management accounting or finance business partnering experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience using TechnologyOne is desirable.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA CPA or equivalent) or progress towards certification is desirable.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 7 August2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities and individuals from diverse cultural linguistic religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.