Financial Accountant
Role Title: Financial Accountant (Grade 7/8) (REQ656725)
• Employment type: Full-time, fixed term up to 12 February 2026
• 35 hour working week
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
About this role
The Financial Accountant provides financial accounting advice and develops, implements and maintains financial processes and systems. The role is also required to implement and comply with accounting standards and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly and statutory financial statements for the Councils.
In this key role the incumbent will be responsible for providing direct support to the Manager, Financial Accounting. The position is also responsible for ensuring control in the treatment of all accounting processes.
Financial Accountant, salary from $ 113,574 - $ 125,720 plus super and leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:
• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility or near eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Experience and understanding of financial accounting functions and application of accounting standards
• Experience in preparing month end and year-end financial statements, preferably in a multi-entity environment with cost allocations and in managing an outsourced service provider.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and responses to 2 targeted questions.
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
Target questions:
1. Outline why you are you interested in this role, and how would your skills and experience enable you to excel in this position?
2. Please specify an example of a time where you have prepared an accounting paper to support the application of accounting standards.
For role related queries or questions please contact Christine McKeon on christine.low@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ656725.
Closing Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home
• Flex leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and employer support of CPD and other professional development opportunities
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health career portal.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd May at 11:59pm
