Accounts Officer

Coliban Water; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water corporation in Bendigo seeks an Accounts Officer to manage daily transactional accounting and support effective financial management. Responsibilities include processing billing, accounts payable, and month-end support. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts receivable and good Microsoft Office skills. This position offers a salary range of $62,475 - $72,897 plus superannuation, and includes a monthly accrued day off, flexible work options, and other benefits.

Benefits

Monthly accrued day off

Time off over Christmas

Flexible work options

Generous parental, carer and study leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations and transactional accounting.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience using computerised financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily accounts and finance functions in line with organisational policies.
• Process sundry billing, accounts payable and end-of-month journals.
• Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards.

Skills

Experience in accounts receivable

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong planning, prioritisation and time-management abilities

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Current Victorian Driver's Licence

Tools

Computerised financial systems

Job description

Overview of role

The Accounts Officer supports the delivery of accurate and timely financial services by undertaking day-to-day transactional accounting activities.

The role contributes to effective financial management through reconciliations, billing, accounts payable and month-end support, while maintaining strong compliance, customer service and continuous improvement practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer daily accounts and finance functions in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Process sundry billing, accounts payable and end-of-month journals.
• Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards.
• Upload and maintain financial data within the accounting system.
• Assist with month‑end preparation, queries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and undertake general administrative duties.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls.
• Comply with all Occupational Health, Safety, environmental and information security requirements.

About you

You are organised, detail-oriented and customer-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team environment.

You will bring

• Experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations and transactional accounting.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience using computerised financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and time‑management abilities.
• A proactive and "can-do" approach to problem solving.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Sound like you?

We'd love to hear from you.

Salary

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement Band 2: $62,475 - $72,897 plus superannuation. Salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries

For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on or via email at

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 11 January.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for.

As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for?

We'd love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable.

Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities.

If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and / or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Coliban Water will be unavailable during the Christmas shutdown period from 25 December to 4 January.