Join the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as a Financial Accountant and play a vital role in maintaining financial systems that support transparency, compliance and quality service delivery. Working within the Financial Accounting and Operations unit, you’ll contribute to key financial processes including month-end reporting, audit preparation, asset management, and statutory compliance.

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About the role

Join the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as a Financial Accountant and play a vital role in maintaining financial systems that support transparency, compliance and quality service delivery. Working within the Financial Accounting and Operations unit, you'll contribute to key financial processes including month-end reporting, audit preparation, asset management, and statutory compliance.

Your work will underpin financial decision-making across the organisation and help ensure we meet our obligations under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and Queensland Treasury standards.

As a Financial Accountant, you will:

• Oversee month-end accounting processes, including general and subsidiary ledger reconciliations

• Prepare and collate financial statements and supporting information for external audits

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, government regulations, and internal controls

• Manage tasks related to GST, losses and special payments, employee entitlements, and asset verification

• Drive process improvements and support the QPT's internal control and assurance frameworks

This is a fantastic permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane CBD. Please download the role description for more information.

About you

You're a detail-oriented and solutions-focused professional who enjoys solving problems, meeting deadlines, and contributing to financial excellence in the public sector. You understand the importance of strong internal controls and thrive in an environment where precision and accountability matter.

The following attributes are essential to your success in this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Business

• CPA, CA or CIMA membership (or working towards)

• Experience in financial accounting within a large organisation

• Strong understanding of compliance, audit and statutory reporting requirements

• Excellent time management and reconciliation skills

What we offer

• A fulfilling role where your skills directly impact lives
• Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information:

• Your current resume, including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.
• A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your motivation and ability that demonstrate the ‘Key capabilities' required to perform the ‘key responsibilities' of the role.
• Contact details for two referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years. If you are a current or previous public sector employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public sector employment.
• Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO5 - Financial Accountant, Corporate Financial Services, Brisbane (Permanent) (PDF, 209KB)
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