Job Description

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Be working as part of the Accounting Operations team where you will be responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting services by assisting with general ledger reconciliations, journal processing, and month-end activities.

This role will see you prepare general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial policies and standards and assist with the preparation and processing of journals.

You will support the coordination of month-end activities, including monitoring the closing cockpit, to meet reporting deadlines. You will also contribute to audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

The team hub for this role will be located in Burwood and there will be the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to commit to our 50% workplace presence requirements.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

You are an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant who has qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline and membership with either CPA or CA.

You will have experience coordinate multiple financial processes and deliverables within strict reporting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality. You will also have experience supporting capability uplift within a team, with varying levels of financial and technical expertise.

You will have exceptional communications skills and have the ability to build credibility and influence with senior stakeholders who have competing expectations and priorities.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 28 April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact HALAY.ALKOZAI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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