Asset Accountant

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

5 weeks annual leave

Personal leave up to 3 weeks

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking an Asset Accountant to manage the Asset Register, depreciation updates and revaluations, ensuring accurate reporting for monthly and annual financial statements.

You will capitalise assets, reconcile with the General Ledger and support budgets, forecasts and ABS reporting. Strong Excel skills and accounting standards knowledge are essential for this role in Cairns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce/Business or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a relevant finance role with a sound understanding of accounting standards.
• Strong systems mindset and confidence working with accounting systems and Excel/Word (advanced Excel highly regarded).
• High numerical and analytical capability with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and adaptable team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Asset Register, including categorisation, monthly depreciation updates, and processing additions, disposals and revaluations
• Capitalise completed capital works, capital purchases and contributed assets in line with policies and approvals
• Deliver timely financial reporting on property, plant and equipment; prepare asset accounting inputs for monthly and annual financial statements
• Reconcile Work in Progress and the Asset Register to the General Ledger each month
• Assist with asset depreciation budgets and scheduled periodic reviews; prepare forecasts for revaluations and depreciation
• Support Council’s asset revaluation program and liaise with internal/external auditors
• Partner with internal customers and suppliers on asset accounting matters; prepare relevant ABS returns
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures

Skills

Systems mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Commerce/Business

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Salary Range: $87,255.06 - $100,358.57 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 13th September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Help embed a “we’re here to help” culture across Finance by delivering high‑quality asset accounting advice and end‑to‑end support for Council’s asset register, reporting, depreciation, revaluations and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Maintain and operate the Asset Register, including categorisation, monthly depreciation updates, and processing additions, disposals and revaluations

Capitalise completed capital works, capital purchases and contributed assets in line with policies and approvals

Deliver timely financial reporting on property, plant and equipment; prepare asset accounting inputs for monthly and annual financial statements

Reconcile Work in Progress and the Asset Register to the General Ledger each month

Assist with asset depreciation budgets and scheduled periodic reviews; prepare forecasts for revaluations and depreciation

Support Council’s asset revaluation program and liaise with internal/external auditors

Partner with internal customers and suppliers on asset accounting matters; prepare relevant ABS returns

Ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor of Commerce/Business or relevant tertiary qualification

Experience in a relevant finance role with a sound understanding of accounting standards

Strong systems mindset and confidence working with accounting systems and Excel/Word (advanced Excel highly regarded)

High numerical and analytical capability with excellent attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and adaptable team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well‑being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:[phone]***

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council